10/18/2026
October is domestic violence awareness month. Behind closed doors, families throughout Kentucky are living with domestic violence. In 2025, Kentucky law enforcement documented 33,786 reports involving domestic or dating violence, resulting in 8,301 arrests. Children were present during thousands of incidents of intimate partner violence across our state. These numbers represent real people, including children who often suffer in silence. Children who hear the screaming, witness the violence, and go to bed wondering if someone they love will be hurt again. No child should grow up believing that fear, threats, and violence are normal parts of love. Domestic violence doesn’t just leave physical injuries. It can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime.
To anyone experiencing domestic violence: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We understand that reporting abuse can be frightening, especially when children, finances, or threats of retaliation are involved. We will listen, take your concerns seriously, and work to help you find safety. The Scottsville Police Department and Allen County–Scottsville Crime Task Force encourage victims and anyone with information about domestic violence to reach out. You can privately message either of our pages if it is safe to do so. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in danger and unable to speak safely, you can text 911 with a brief description of your emergency and your exact location so emergency responders can find you. You do not have to wait for another assault or another injury to ask for help. Your safety and your children’s safety matter. We are thankful for the continued trust and support of our community. It is a privilege to serve the people of Scottsville and Allen County, and we remain committed to protecting those who need us most.
