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Kentucky Domestic Violence Association Oral History Project

Project Summary

This collection focuses on domestic violence in Kentucky from the late 1960s to present. Interviewees discuss raising awareness for domestic violence, Kentucky's Department for Mental Health, comprehensive care for victims of abuse, and shelters for battered women and children. Other topics include funding and community support for domestic violence programs, legal justice for women, and social issues that provide a breeding ground for domestic violence.

Project Code

kdva

Project Keyword

Comprehensive Education and Training Act (CETA) domestic violence Kentucky Community Mental Health Network Northern Kentucky Violence Program Resurrection Home, Lee County Sanctuary Domestic Violence Shelter Women's shelters YWCA Spouse Abuse Project

Project LC Subject

Family violence Spouse abuse Women's rights Young Women's Christian Association

Interviews in this Project (10 Total):

Interview with Merle Van Houten, March 17, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh077_kdva001
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Edwina Walker, March 21, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh078_kdva002
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Mary Kay Druin, May 7, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh079_kdva003
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Chris Kubale, May 14, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh080_kdva004
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Pam Johnson, May 21, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh081_kdva005
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Helen Kinton, May 31, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh082_kdva006
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Carol Jordan, June 4, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh083_kdva007
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Carole Morse, June 11, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh084_kdva008
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Sherry Currens, June 15, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh085_kdva009
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with Phyllis Kinerman, July 31, 2001

Interview Accession Number: 2005oh086_kdva010
Interviewer: L. Elisabeth Beattie

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request