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Legal Advocacy

One way to regain a sense of control in the aftermath of sexual victimization is to learn as much as possible about the criminal justice system. To facilitate a victim's understanding of this process, Hope Harbor provides legal advocacy support services to victims who are engaged in the legal system.

These free and confidential services include:

Accompaniment to court proceedings or other meetings with

law enforcement or criminal justice agencies;

The provision of education regarding how the legal system operates

and what the rights of crime victims include; and

Referrals & Resources.

Reporting Child Abuse Is Mandatory

Kentucky law states that “any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is dependent, neglected or abused shall immediately cause an oral or written report to be made.” KRS 620.030(1) To report child abuse or neglect, call the local law enforcement agency OR the Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-752-6200). (Reports can be made anonymously, if you do not with to give your name.)

Victim Information & Assistance:

Office of the Attorney General

Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Prevention (KASAP)

Victim Notification/V.I.N.E. System

Crime Victims' Compensation

Kentucky Legislature

Kentucky Sex Offender Registry

National Sex Offender Registry

Kentucky Offender Online Lookup

Court Docket Information (by county)

Kentucky Department of Corrections

http://ag.ky.gov/victims/