Posts Tagged ‘legal advocacy’
SpringHaven Inc
SpringHaven, Inc.
P.O. Box 2047
Elizabethtown, KY 42702-2047
Phone: (270) 765-4057
Crisis Line: (800) 767-5838
Fax: (270) 766-1081
Email: springhaven@springhaveninc.org
| Breckinridge County Office (Hardinsburg) (270) 756-5005 |
Grayson County Office (Leitchfield) (270) 259-0746 |
| Hardin & LaRue Counties (270) 769-1234 |
Marion County Office (Lebanon) (859) 336-9185 |
| Meade County (Brandenburg) (270) 422-7771 |
Nelson County Office (Bardstown) (502) 331-9443 |
| Washington County Office (Springfield)(859) 336-9185 | |
OFFICE HOURS: 24 hours a day
SERVICES: 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, legal and other advocacy, information and referral, community education, and professional training.
SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties.
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone experiencing spousal/partner abuse and violence.
FEES: None
Crime Victim Advocate
Crime Victim Advocate
Commonwealth’s Attorney Office
| 116 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
Bardstown, KY 40004 Phone: (502) 348-1111 Services: LaRue & Nelson County |
54 Public Square, Suite 1
P.O. Box 1146 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 Phone: (270) 766-5140 (ext.232) Services: Hardin County |
| 512 Fairway Drive
P.O. Box 249 Brandenburg, KY 40108 Phone: (270) 422-1313 Fax: (270) 422-1315 |
213 East Broadway
P.O. Box 27 Campbellsville, KY 42719 Phone: (270) 469-4100 Services: Marion & Washington Co. |
Provides fair, compassionate treatment for victims and witnesses of violent crimes to ensure they are not lost nor forgotten in the legal process. These crimes include murder, reckless homicide, manslaughter, sexual or physical abuse, spouse or child abuse, robbery, kidnapping, wanton endangerment, and residential burglary.
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Monday-Friday)
SERVICES: Help victims understand their rights and keep informed of all court dates.
Accompany victims and witnesses to court. Provide emotional support, and help file forfinancial aid through the Crime Victim Compensation Board. Notify victims when criminals are released into custody. Inform victims and witnesses of all probation or parole hearings so they may have input to the process. Identify services needed by victims, witnesses, and their families and refer to appropriate agencies.
SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, and Meade counties.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim or witness of a violent crime, or a family member or survivor of a victim or witness.
FEES: None.
Caring Place: Center for Abused Women and Children
The Caring Place: A Center for Abused Women And Children, Inc.
P.O. Box 945
Lebanon, KY 40033
Phone: (270) 692-9300
Toll Free: (800) 692-9394
Fax: (270) 692-9206 non-dedicated line
Services for any female abused adult and the mother’s children under 18 years of age.
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST. (Monday-Friday)
SERVICES: The Caring Place provides information, counseling, legal advocacy and referral services to victims of domestic violence—available 24 hours a day.
SERVICE AREA: Marion, Nelson, Taylor, and Washington counties.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim of domestic violence.
FEES: None.