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Communication is the relationship

As interpersonal communications theory suggests, “communication is the relationship”. This is a relatively straight-forward concept- the more quality information, emotions and plans for the future that are exchanged between two individuals, the stronger the relationship.  By improving the quality of your communication, it’s a way of showing you care. We at Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA) care deeply about our relationships with our donors, volunteers, members of partnering organizations and, most importantly the children for whom [...]

By |2013-06-18T10:41:25-04:00June 18th, 2013|Blog|
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Search for good – raise a penny per internet search for Kentucky Youth Advocates

Goodsearch.com is a simple way to make a difference -- each time you search the web (though Yahoo!-powered Goodsearch), shop online (at the 2,800+ stores on Goodshop) or dine out (at 10,000 Gooddining restaurants), the philanthropic folks at Goodsearch.com will make a donation to Kentucky Youth Advocates. Search engines make most of their money from their advertisers. At Goodsearch, a portion of advertiser dollars (not your own!) are earned as a result of your search and [...]

By |2013-06-06T12:40:52-04:00June 6th, 2013|Blog|
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Kentucky should have its own Earned Income Tax Credit

This letter originally appeared as a Reader Letter in the Courier Journal on May 30, 2013. You can find it online here. I share some of the fears brought up in the recent article, “Kentucky tax reform commissioners fear Gov. Beshear will shelve revenue proposals.” I own a small tire business in Custer, Ky. — a very small town in Breckinridge County. Some know my business as “The Tire Shop” — others as “Bob’s Tires.” [...]

By |2013-06-03T10:00:45-04:00June 3rd, 2013|Blog, Economic Security|
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Statement on Passage of HB 3 (Human Trafficking) in Kentucky Legislature

Marylee Underwood, staff attorney, Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs "Today is a great day for Kentucky's kids! By unanimously passing the Human Trafficking Victims Rights Act, Kentucky legislators sent a clear message that modern day slavery has no place in this state. Victims of trafficking, especially children exploited in commercial sex, will be treated as victims rather than as criminals and be given access to healing services. Law enforcement will be more equipped to [...]

By |2013-03-12T15:29:37-04:00March 12th, 2013|News Room|
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Statement on Passage of HB 3 (Human Trafficking) in Senate

Marylee Underwood, staff attorney, Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs Today’s vote of HB 3 by the Kentucky Senate represents a fine example of our elected leaders working across party lines in the best interest of our vulnerable youth. Human trafficking legislation is now just a few steps away from becoming law. HB 3 ensures that child victims of human trafficking receive the services they need, rather than being detained or prosecuted. Not only does [...]

By |2013-03-07T23:51:11-05:00March 7th, 2013|News Room|
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Statement on Passage of HB 3 in Senate Judiciary Committee

Marylee Underwood, staff attorney, Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs “We applaud the Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee for taking action on human trafficking and passing House Bill 3 out of committee today. This bill will ensure that child victims get the services they need to heal and provide better resources for law enforcement officers and prosecutors. We especially appreciate the amendments offered by Chairman Whitney Westerfield and Senator Katie Stine that will further strengthen the [...]

By |2013-03-07T13:01:44-05:00March 7th, 2013|News Room|
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Booster Seat Bill needed to Boost Child Safety

This post originally appeared as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on March 6, 2013 here. Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way. That is why it is [...]

By |2013-03-07T10:41:09-05:00March 7th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Now is the Time for Kentucky to Pass Human Trafficking Legislation

The following post first appeared as a Reader Letter in the Courier Journal on March 6, 2013 here. Note: Human trafficking legislation sailed through the House but needs help passing the Senate.  Human trafficking is a very real problem in Kentucky, and our legislature is poised to pass safe harbor legislation to combat this horrific crime. We cannot let this opportunity pass us by. So what is the scope of human trafficking in Kentucky and why is safe [...]

By |2013-03-06T11:52:13-05:00March 6th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Youth Justice|
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Another Hearing for Smoke-Free Kentucky

As a student in the University Of Louisville’s School Of Public Health, we often discuss methods to reduce behaviors that are harmful to health and increase wellness at the community level. We discuss strategies such as increasing sidewalk safety to promote exercise, the placement of healthy foods in school cafeterias to promote nutrition, reducing the spread of communicable diseases to promote wellness, and yes, we discuss reducing tobacco use in Kentucky-- a lot. Tobacco use [...]

By |2013-02-28T16:07:34-05:00February 28th, 2013|Blog, Health|
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You can Play an Active Role in Government

Before coming to Kentucky Youth Advocates as an intern, I didn't involve myself in politics other than to vote. I thought voting was the primary way I could have my voice heard in Frankfort and the rest was up to the elected officials. I imagined walls built around the Capitol as if it were a fortress, only penetrable by those who were paid to be there. For the last 5 months, I have seen each and every [...]

By |2013-02-28T15:15:27-05:00February 28th, 2013|Blog|
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