KASAP is excited to share that registration is now LIVE for our Legal Advocacy course, designed for advocates who support survivors of sexual violence as they navigate legal systems in Kentucky.
This course is especially geared toward advocates at Kentucky’s rape crisis centers who provide legal advocacy, but other advocates and professionals who work with survivors of sexual violence are also welcome to enroll.
About the Course
Legal processes can be overwhelming, intimidating, and retraumatizing for survivors. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical guidance to help advocates support survivors with compassion, clarity, and confidence as they engage with legal systems.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of legal advocacy in Kentucky and how to center survivor choice, safety, and emotional support throughout these processes.
Topics Covered
This course includes training on:
- What legal advocacy is and the role of a legal advocate
- Providing emotional support to survivors engaging in legal processes
- Addressing safety concerns during legal proceedings
- The process of obtaining protection orders
- How the criminal justice system works
- Survivor rights
- An overview of the juvenile justice system
- Supporting child and teen survivors
Who Should Enroll
- Advocates at Kentucky rape crisis centers
- Advocates new to legal advocacy
- Professionals working with survivors who want a stronger understanding of Kentucky’s legal systems
Enroll Now
If you’re looking to strengthen your knowledge of legal advocacy and better support survivors navigating legal processes, this course is for you.
Enroll in the Legal Advocacy course today
Questions?
If you have questions about the course or enrollment, contact us at training@kasap.org.
