Overview
- At the Capitol, ZeroV convened an awareness event alongside a “Say My Name” remembrance attended by First Lady Britainy Beshear, survivors, advocates, and lawmakers.
- First Lady Beshear presented Governor Andy Beshear’s proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kentucky.
- Event figures highlighted the scope of the crisis in 2024: nearly 8,000 arrests, 17,000 emergency protective orders served, 15,000 people receiving services, and 23,000 crisis and hotline calls through ZeroV programs.
- Advocates emphasized that abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, or financial, urged people to seek help, and noted estimates of one in three women and about 35% of men experiencing abuse, with many incidents unreported.
- Speakers cited reports that Kentucky had the nation’s highest domestic-violence rate in 2024, and a candlelight tribute honored victims, including Crystal Rogers.