The day the violence began against their son – that was the day Carla knew she had to leave. Hear Carla's Story
Her husband had abused her before, but after moving so far from her close family and friends, the abuse only got worse. Hear Jane's Story
Our Mission
The Center for Women and Families helps victims of intimate partner abuse or sexual violence to become survivors through supportive services, community education and cooperative partnerships that foster hope, promote self-sufficiency and rebuild lives.
Upcoming Events
March and April are Sexual Assault Awareness Months in Kentuckiana. Click here to learn how you can help close the book on sexual assault.
- March 12, 2010 Vagina Monologues at Bellarmine
- March 16, 2010 KDVA Training Institute Presents: Responding to Abuse of Individuals with Diabilities
- 9:00 am-4:00 pm March 16 and 17. Individuals with disabilities are among the most likely to be abused and least likely to receive appropriate assistance. This workshop provides a multi-disciplinary overview of critical issues including: dynamics of abuse; strategies pertaining to safety planning and guardianship; and key elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Kentucky mandatory reporting laws. Registration is free but attendees must pre-register. CEUs pending.
Locations
The Center for Women and Families serves eleven Kentuckiana counties at seven regional locations. Click here to find out where. Also find us on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.
