Health and Safety
We help vulnerable Kentuckians maintain their safety and promote good health.
We help people free themselves from violence and live happy independent lives. We represent victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in civil protective order procedures. In Kentucky, victims can represent themselves but much is at stake. We can help those who have experienced violence achieve maximum benefit under the law. This includes supervised visitation to reduce the abuser's ability to control the victim through the children, custody, child support, and possession of the home, among other things.
In January 2016, Kentucky’s legislature enacted a new law extending civil protection to victims of dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. We work with our local communities to ensure that people know about these laws and can access our services. We work with other service providers to make sure people have holistic support. Read the Kentucky Revised Statute.
In addition to our regular 33 county service area, we provide service to victims in protective order cases in Clark, Estill, Garrard, Lawrence, Lincoln, Madison and Powell counties.
Through our SHIP program, we help people 60 years old or older on Medicare make good health benefits decisions. Learn about SHIP services.
We provide high quality legal representation to help our clients achieve their goals in the following areas:
- Obtaining protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
- Increasing access to healthcare.
To see if you qualify for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass services please 859-431-8200.
Lexington Attorney Honored for Representing Victims of Violence
Lexington, KY— Catherine DeFlorio, an Attorney with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (LABG) since 2000, will be celebrated at the Crime Victims’ Rights Week luncheon and ceremony tomorrow, April 11th. DeFlorio has been chosen to receive the 2018 Fayette County Crime Victims’ Right Week award for her outstanding service and dedication to victims of violence. This is the first year that the award will be given to a single individual, a true testament to the reach of her work and commitment to her clients.
“Catherine’s tireless intensity for her work and her client’s has made Kentucky, our advocacy community, and Fayette County a more responsive, educated, and safe environment for victims of violence” says Brandie Ingalls, Special Populations Unit Manager for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (LABG). She continues “I cannot think of any advocate more appropriate or deserving to receive this award.”
Joshua Crabtree, Executive Director of LABG adds “Catherine’s special expertise not only affords her clients protection from abuse but it gives them their lives back. Her work restores victims to wholeness, empowering them to participate in their lives and in society as they choose.”
Fayette County Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a collaboration of the Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, The Fayette County Attorney’s Office, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff, The Lexington Police Department and the US Attorney’s Office- Eastern District of Kentucky.
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass works in 33 Kentucky counties to resolve the most important problems of low income and other vulnerable people by providing high quality legal assistance through direct representation, education, advice, advocacy and coordination with other community resources. Visit www.lablaw.org/for more information.
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