KRS 209a Referral Information

KRS 209A Legal Requirements for Professionals

KRS 209A mandates that professionals give survivors of domestic and dating violence educational materials related to domestic or dating violence and abuse, including information about how they may access regional domestic violence programs or rape crisis centers, and information about how to access protective orders. The "Help is Here” brochure is provided by ZeroV for professionals to share with survivors to fulfill this obligation. Professionals are encouraged to explore the additional linked pages to learn more about domestic and dating violence and resources available to survivors, and to share this information as appropriate.

KRS209A Quick Sheet

“Help is Here” Brochure

• Standard Brochure Format (English) 
• Large Print (English) 
• Arabic
• French 
• Nepali 
• Pashto (Afghani)
• Spanish 
• Swahili 
• Aida Ramic Bosnian

Victim Safety and Rights Information

• English
• Spanish

How to Get a Protective Order

• Standard Print
• Large Print

Learning Resources 

• To learn more about intimate partner violence, we recommend reviewing the learning materials provided by the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 
• To learn more about dating violence, how to support youth who are experiencing dating violence, and Title IX, we recommend the resources provided by Love Is Respect. This organization also provides educator tool kits for middle school and high school.