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Job Opening - PEACC
on 07/30/2018 11:37 AM
Learn more and apply here: https://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm?JobCode=176777797&Title=Program%20Coordinator%20Senior%20%28Job%20Id%3A%2035015%29&aID=7137
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Job Opening - KASAP - Advocacy Specialist
on 07/05/2018 9:24 PM
Advocacy Specialist (Focus on Underserved Populations)
Our Values:
We are committed to serving all survivors and working toward the prevention of sexual violence. KASAP and its member programs do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of disability, sexual orientation...
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Job Opening - KCADV
on 06/19/2018 9:19 AM
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) seeks an AmeriCorps VISTA Economic Empowerment Resource Specialist to assist with capacity building and resource development. This position will have the unique opportunity to develop key marketing materials, lead our annual Purple Purse fundrai...
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CDC Data Brief
on 05/16/2018 10:26 AM
Update from CDC:
New Data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)
A brief report highlights survey data from 2015
CDC has released National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), 2015 Data Brief. Sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner...
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Legislative News
on 03/12/2018 11:01 AM
FRANKFORT –Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, has filed legislation to ensure sexual violence awareness training for medical professionals.
Senate Bill 238 would require a three-hour sexual violence-training course for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and ...
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THE COST OF NOT TESTING SAFE KITS IN KENTUCKY: AN ECONOMIC HARM STUDY
on 02/16/2018 2:56 PM
THE COST OF NOT TESTING SAFE KITS IN KENTUCKY: AN ECONOMIC HARM STUDY
JANUARY 1, 2018
A REPORT FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
By Stephenie Hoelscher, SSH Consulting
FOREWARD
In a perfect world, one with infinite resources, this exercise wouldn’t be...
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NSVRC Hiring
on 02/01/2018 9:33 PM
Karen Baker, the current Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), will become the Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) on March 1, 2018. Baker will succeed PCAR CEO Delilah Rumburg, who recently announced her retirement after serving PC...
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Victim Assistance Conference
on 01/03/2018 8:24 AM
SAVE THE DATE!
Victim Assistance Conference
June 12-13th, 2018
Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort, KY
Free and Open to Survivors, Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Allied Professionals
Request for Proposals: Please submit workshop proposals by ...
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A Look at Jenna's Law
on 01/03/2018 8:11 AM
Sex involves the potential for life-shaping consequences; that's why consent - real consent - must be a pillar of lawful sex. Real consent requires equity in ability to assess harm & voluntary decision-making, free from coercion. Strict liability allows Kentuckians to draw age-based lines ...
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Call for Proposals: National Sexual Assault Conference 2018
on 12/28/2017 10:15 AM
The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault is now accepting proposals from organizations and individuals interested in presenting information and/or facilitating workshops at tne 2018 National Sexual Assault Conference.
The conference theme is Bold Moves: Ending Sexual...
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Job Opening - KASAP - Prevention Coordinator
on 12/07/2017 7:09 PM
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs located in Frankfort has a full time opening for a statewide Prevention Coordinator. Read full job description >>
Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to KASAP, PO Box 4028, Frankfort, KY 406...
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HR Video: Workplace Violence
on 12/07/2017 7:00 PM
Building capacity in the workplace is a key strategy for violence prevention. Often times workplace violence is DV and SA that ended up in the office or parking lot of our organizations and business.
Below is a link to the final video.
The HR video is done and available fo...
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Job Opening - Iowa
on 11/13/2017 10:13 AM
The Resource Sharing Project of the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault is seeking a committed individual with a deep understanding of advocacy and the ability to translate lessons from the field into publications and trainings.
The Publications Specialist will create publications for sta...
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Burger King releases bullying video
on 10/24/2017 9:34 PM
No Jr. deserves to be bullied! Enjoy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=165&v=mnKPEsbTo9s
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Job Opening - Office of the Attorney General
on 10/19/2017 6:08 PM
The Office of the Attorney General, Office of Victims Advocacy is seeking applicants for the positions of KY Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Site Coordinator and KY Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Victim Advocate pursuant to a 3 year federal grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department o...
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#MeToo
on 10/17/2017 4:50 PM
From our colleauges at Hollaback!:
There is something very powerful happening right now on social media. After revelations of Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual assault and harassment, survivors are sharing their personal experiences with the hashtag #MeToo.
This sp...
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Job Opening - Silverleaf
on 10/17/2017 4:43 PM
Silverleaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Services is currently seeking a full-time Executive Director
who will be based in Elizabethtown, KY. We are seeking exceptional candidates with personal
and professional passion, drive, and commitment to our mission. The Executive Director will
play an integral r...
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Results of Backlog Testing in Kentucky
on 07/31/2017 9:26 AM
This indictment brings us one step closer toward bringing justice to this survivor. We commend Louisville Metro PD and the the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney of Jefferson County for their hard work and leadership on this and the other backlog cases, and are confident this is the first of ...
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Job Opening - New Beginnings
on 07/10/2017 8:47 AM
WE ARE HIRING!
New Beginnings specializes in the healing of survivors who have experienced sexual abuse/sexual assault. We are seeking a full time dynamic and dedicated certified or licensed clinical therapist for our Hartford KY office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
...
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New Kentucky Laws
on 07/04/2017 11:40 AM
Kentucky’s new laws from the 2017 legislative session, unless containing an “emergency clause” or other effective date, went into effect June 29, 2017. Learn more:
Overview of New Laws
KASAP 2017 Legislative Priorities
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