The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. (KASAP) is the statewide coalition of the 13 rape crisis centers in the Commonwealth. The mission of KASAP is to speak with a unified voice against sexual victimization.
KASAP provides technical assistance to member programs and other professionals, advocates for improvements in public policy, fosters coalition building among members and those with common concerns, and promotes prevention and public awareness regarding sexual violence and related issues.
Law Extends Civil Statute of Limitations for Victims of Sexual Violence
by Laela Kashan, KASAP Staff Attorney
"When perpetrators are raping one in five women in Kentucky, we all have a duty to stand up against them. State Senator Wil Schroder of Wilder has done just that. Thanks to Sen. Schroder’s leadership, victims of sexual violence in Kentucky will now have more time to seek justice against their perpetrators in civil court. Earlier this year, Sen. Schroder sponsored Senate Bill 224 which extends the statute of limitations to sue perpetrators who prey on children and adults. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was signed by Gov. Matt Bevin. The new law’s effective date was June 29, 2017. The final bill, as signed, can be found at: http://apps. sos.ky.gov/Executive/Journal/execjournalimages/ 2017-Reg-SB-0224-2283.pdf".
Hurricane Harvey:
National Disasters and Sexual Assault.
It is important to remember the correlation between natural disasters and sexual violence. Our thoughts are with those who are being impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
"Disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey can exacerbate the factors that lead people to commit sexual assault, like poverty, displacement, lack of housing, and lack of a law enforcement presence." Read More >>
Response to Charlottesville. WCSAP Staff Respond to White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville..."We spent time together at our staff meeting today. It was our first opportunity to be present with each other around the bigotry and terror that happened in Charlottesville over the weekend. We write this statement as a staff together. There are no words that can articulately describe our fear, sadness, and outrage; while at the same time, we find ourselves overwhelmed with the amount there is to be said.
First, we condemn the violence of white supremacists this past weekend. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE; THIS IS NOT NORMAL." Read More >>
Dates to Know.
Sexual Assault Investigations and Forensics Trainings for law enforcement and nurses: 09/11/17: Ashland, KY 09/25/17: Louisville, KY Nurses, contact mgilpin@kasap.org to sign up; law enforcement, contact DOCJT.
09/12/17: Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force meeting, 2-4 pm at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), 1001 Vandalay Dr., Frankfort, KY.
09/12/17: DANY taskforce members presenting at 2017 Kentucky Sheriff’s Association Conference in Bowling Green.
09/29/17: *date changed* The CASE Project attorney training, Sexual Assault: Preparing for Campus Administrative Hearings, 9-11:30 am, hosted at The Legal Aid Society, 416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Suite 300, Louisville, KY. RSPV at tdarbro@laslou.org (Approved for 2.25 CLEs)
10/12/17:PROJECT SAFE- 5th Annual Summit at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Frankfort, KY. The focus this year is Healthy Relationships.
11/29-12/1/17: 19th Ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Conference, KASAP/KCADV, Lexington, KY -- Learn More -- Registration opening early September!
Staff & Programs.
We were thrilled to be a part of the grand opening with BRCC of their new location! Congratulations!
KASAP welcomes Stephanie Humes as the VOCA Coordinator! More information coming!
KASAP Staff Anniversaries: this past month we celebrated members of KASAP staff who make our organization thrive! Eileen Recktenwald, 16 years, Emily Tamas, 10 years, Joan Mattingly, 5 years.
