Resources

Organizations:  

• Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Racism and Sexual Violence statistics for Women of Color

• Vera Institute

• The Vera Institute works to tackle injustices such as the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable and the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence. Their mission is to drive change and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities.  

• Black Women’s Blueprint

Organizations:  

• API Chaya:

  • API Chaya supports Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander survivors and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as human trafficking survivors from all communities.API Chaya engages communities to change societal conditions that enable domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and all forms of oppression, especially violence against women and the most vulnerable in our society.  

• Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence:

  • Domestic violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities is an urgent problem requiring cultural expertise in formulating system-based responses and community-based strategies that encompass the ethnic and demographic diversity of the population. The urgency is compounded by several issues: high prevalence rates, unique dynamics and types of abuse, isolating socio-cultural barriers, and the tenacity of traditional cultural attitudes.  

• National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence

• Sakhi for South Asian Women:

  • Sakhi for South Asian Women works to create a safe place with a full rage of culturally-sensitive, language-specific information, support, services, and advocacy for South Asian women. They also actively engage, mobilize, and educate the South Asian community in the movement to end violence against women.   

Organizations:  

• HEART Women & Girls: 

  • Promotes sexual health and sexual violence awareness in Muslim communities through health education, advocacy, research, and training.

• Unitarian Universalist Association:

  • This association has created a great deal of resources specifically on sexual health and creating safe congregations. 

Organizations:  

• American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky

• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) 

• Just Detention International - group that advocates for the end of sexual abuse in detention. 

• Love and Protect (Chicago Affiliate of Survived & Punished) 

• Survived & Punished

• Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC)

• Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)

• National Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center - creates and compiles resources to assist with PREA implementation.

Organizations:  

• La Casita Center

• Casa de Esperanza

  • Casa de Esperanza is a member of a nationwide network that supports prevention and intervention efforts across the country. They are also involved in research, influencing national public policy, and providing training for organizations work with Latinx communities and other other culturally specific communities.  

• Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault (MESA)

  • MESA is located in Indiana and works towards ending sexual assault in minority communities, such as migrant workers, Native American communities, LGBTQ communities, and Latinx communities. They work with these communities through leadership building projects and other initiatives which can be found on their website. 

Organizations:   

• Fairness Campaign: agency dedicated to equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals that works through public education, advocacy, political activity, community building, and alliances.

• Forge: trans advocacy group with great resources for professionals.

• Louisville Youth Group: a community resource dedicated to providing Louisville-area LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-20 with a safe and supportive environment.

• Queer Kentucky 

Organizations:  

• National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center:    

  • The Mission of NIWRC is to support culturally grounded, grassroots advocacy and to provide national leadership to ending gender-based violence in Indigenous communities through the development of educational materials and programs, direct technical assistance, and the development of local and national policy that builds the capacity of Indigenous communities and strengthens the exercise of tribal sovereignty.  

• Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault: 

  • Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault believes that sexual assault is a symptom of a larger problem that reinforces an environment which allows violence to exist. They do this through supporting and advocating for organizations by and for communities of color, education on sexual assault for women and communities of color, and advocate to inform public policy and change systems.   

• Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 

  • Strong Hearts is a helpline tailored specifically for Native survivors of domestic violence and their concerned family members. When individuals call, they are connected to knowledgeable advocates who can provide life saving tools and immediate support to enable survivors to find safety and live lives free of abuse.  

• Mending the Sacred Hoop: 

  • This is a Native owned nonprofit that exists to address violence against Natives and works to end it. They provide training to strengthen Tribal and Native community responses to crimes, including advocacy and systems responses, engage men in the work against violence against women, and coordinating community responses that uphold offender accountability.  

Organizations:  

• The Arc of Kentucky: this is an organization for self-advocates and their families. They advocate for the rights of citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• End Abuse of People with Disabilities: operated by the Center on Victimization and Safety. Their website contains research, news, and resources to address abuse of people with disabilities and Deaf people.

• The Council on Developmental Disabilities: the council works toward a society that includes, values, and empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities through training, family support, advocacy, and events. 

• Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services