Services for victims of sexual assault are at risk of elimination in Kentucky -- do your part to preserve these vital resources! THIS YEAR, THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE ASKED TO BUDGET SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO PRESERVE SERVICES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SEXUAL ASSAULT. RAPE SERVICES ARE…
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Rape: False beliefs keep majority from coming forward
By Jim Mayse Messenger-Inquirer Posted on messenger-inquirer.com Sunday, June 9, 2013 In 2011, there were 83,425 forcible rapes reported to law enforcement agencies in the United States, according to statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. But fewer than half of all rape and sexual assaults are reported to…
Passed bill in KY helps prevent child predators
KENTUCKY (WFIE) - More steps were taken by the government to protect children from child predators in Kentucky. Governor Steve Beshear signed House Bill 30 providing law enforcement with more tools in protected children from Internet crimes. For many years, legislation in Kentucky couldn't catch up with changing technology. House Bill…
Henderson Gleaner features New Beginnings
The month of April is national Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Henderson Gleaner published a package of articles focusing on the tragedy of sexual assault and the hope that New Beginnings is able to provide survivors. Sexual assault: 'I still have nightmares, but they don't rule ... me' Sexual assault:…
News: Panel OKs bill allowing sex crime victims to demand tests for suspects
From the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer: Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:00 am By James Mayse Messenger-Inquirer A bill that gives victims of sexual assault the right to demand their alleged attacker be tested for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases was approved by the House Judiciary Committee Thursday afternoon in Frankfort, although…