Survivor Resources
Regional Rape Crisis Centers
There are 13 rape crisis centers that serve all 120 counties in Kentucky. Services are available to ALL survivors, regardless of where the assault occurred.
Was My Kit Tested?
Your kit is more than just evidence collection—it also represents the trauma and pain that you endured.
To find out whether your kit was submitted for testing and/or to learn where your kit is in the testing process, please call 502-696-5312 and ask to speak to a member of the KySAKI Cold Case Unit.
To best serve you, both community and law enforcement-based agencies are involved in this process:
Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP)
KASAP is the coalition of sexual assault crisis centers (commonly referred to as “rape crisis centers”) in Kentucky. The mission of KASAP is to speak with a unified voice against sexual victimization.
Sexual assault crisis centers staff victim advocates who specialize in working with survivors of sexual assault. Advocates serve as an initial contact person for you during this process.
Sexual assault crisis centers provide a variety of support services including accompaniment to court and other legal meetings, counseling, and more.
Law Enforcement and Local Police
As results from your kit come back, those results may further their investigative efforts.
The law enforcement investigator assigned to your case will directly contact you regarding the status of your kit and progress of their investigation.
Local law enforcement investigators assigned to your case serve as an initial contact person for you during this process.
Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office provides training and assistance to local law enforcement, victim advocates, and prosecutors during this process. The office also provides information and referrals to survivors.
Prosecutors (Commonwealth's Attorneys)
When investigation leads to a criminal charge against a suspect, the case moves forward to be prosecuted. Commonwealth's Attorneys in your jurisdiction prosecute the crime, seeking a conviction. Most prosecutors’ offices staff victim advocates to help victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Cases involving a minor may be handled through a children’s advocacy center.
Children’s advocacy centers are staffed with specially trained professionals for working with children who are victims of sexual assault. They work in collaboration with other professionals listed above and would serve as a contact to you.
Your Team
Additional Resources
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (KySAKI) Cold Case Unit, Office of the Attorney General – The SAKI Cold Case Unit is solely dedicated to the previously unsubmitted sexual assault evidence kit cases. The Unit can help you connect to victim services, determine where your kit is in the testing process, and may assist if your case moves forward to prosecution. To ask for assistance, please call 502-696-5300 and request to speak to a member of the KySAKI Cold Case Unit.
Office of Victims Advocacy (OVA), Office of the Attorney General – OVA can provide information on crime victim’s rights as well as programs and resources available to victims throughout the state. For more information, visit the website or call 502-696-5312.
Sex Offender Registry — Register for information regarding sex offenders online or at 866-564-5652.
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) —Information and coordinator contact information (if survivor is incarcerated).