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But for the children who come to BRASS, Inc., Halloween can arrive in the middle of one of the hardest seasons of their lives. Many of them left home suddenly—with little more than the clothes they were wearing—to escape domestic violence. When a family is focused on staying safe, a costume and a bag of candy can feel very far away.

When a survivor decides to leave, it’s one of the most dangerous moments in the cycle ofdomestic violence. But for too many survivors in south-central Kentucky, making the decision to leave doesn’t mean a safe bed will be waiting.

Forty-six years ago, this community made a promise: that no one facing domestic violence should have to face it alone. As we mark BRASS, Inc.'s 46th anniversary, I've been thinking about how far that promise has traveled.

It takes a village. This month, our advocates were out across the region, connecting with families, sharing resources, and standing alongside partners who share our commitment to safer, stronger communities. Action Inc. Open House Carnival Advocates Emily and Christian joined the Action Inc. Open House Carnival, connecting with families and sharing information about BRASS, Inc. and the support available to survivors in our community. Action Inc. provides mental health care, f

Please join us in congratulating Elijah Sharp, our Community Program Manager and Law Enforcement Advocate, on his selection for the 2026–2027 class of Leadership Barren County! Presented by the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, the program brings together emerging and established leaders to explore their community, build meaningful connections, and inspire positive change across the region. For Elijah, it's a fitting honor — a chance to invest in the very community that shap

This summer, BRASS, Inc.’s new Mobile Advocacy Unit has been bringing safety, support, and hope closer to home for survivors across south-central Kentucky. Community by community, local chambers of commerce have welcomed the unit with ribbon-cutting celebrations, with recent stops in Allen, Hart, Butler, Monroe, and Logan counties.

Please join us in congratulating our Chief Human Resources Officer, Hannah Hartley, on her selection for the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2027!

Forty-six years of showing up. Forty-six years of creating safety, offering hope, and reminding survivors that they are not alone. In 1980, BRASS, Inc. was incorporated with a promise: no one in our community should have to face domestic violence alone. Forty-six years later, that promise continues to guide everything we do. To celebrate our 46th anniversary, we’re inviting 46 community members to become part of something special: 46 for 46. Our goal is simple: 46 people givi

BRASS, Inc. was honored to welcome State Representatives Amy Neighbors and Rebecca Raymer for a visit to our shelter.

Media Contact Jenni Leeds, Director of Development Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. 270-781-9334 | jenni@brassinc.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. Awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation to Support Domestic Violence Survivor Services BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. (BRASS, Inc.) has received a $1,000 Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation, recognizing its work to support survivors of domestic v

Guided by Professor Kathryn Reetzke, her HIST 101 class created a collection of quilts telling the stories of historical women and the community care that binds people together. What began as a classroom assignment grew into something far larger: proof that history isn't found only in textbooks. It lives in the stories we carry, the communities we build, and the care we show one another.

A protective order is a court order signed by a judge that legally requires someone who has hurt or threatened you to stay away and stop the abuse. In Kentucky, filing is free, you don't need a lawyer, and you can start the process 24 hours a day. This guide walks through the types of orders, who qualifies, how to file in our region, and what happens at the hearing — and how a BRASS, Inc. advocate can be beside you for every step of it.

On July 7, city officials announced that text-to-911 is now a permanent service across Louisville Metro, after months of running as a pilot program. Emergency dispatchers there can now receive and respond to text messages from anyone who cannot safely make a voice call. Here's what we want every person in our ten-county service area to know: you don't have to be in Louisville to text 911. Text-to-911 has been available right here in Bowling Green and Warren County since 2020

This week, First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the launch of the Kentucky Domestic Violence Data Dashboard, a new interactive tool that makes it easier than ever for the public to explore domestic violence statistics — statewide or right here at home. Users can compare data by county and Area Development District and find specific information on offenders, domestic violence shelters and support services, and law enforcement outcomes.

For a survivor of domestic violence, the distance between home and help can feel impossible to close. In a service region that spans nearly 4,000 square miles and ten counties — with only three brick-and-mortar offices — that distance has been one of the biggest barriers standing between survivors and the support they deserve. This week, we started closing that gap.

Beginning July 1, 2026, survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse in the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (Lincoln Trail ADD) will access services through neighboring ZeroV member programs.

This week, BRASS, Inc. was honored to be in the room as United Way of Southern Kentucky announced its annual community impact investments — more than $1.1 million heading to nonprofit programs across south-central Kentucky.

This morning, BRASS, Inc. CEO Tori Henninger and Morgan Bandy of A&M Collective stopped by the studio to share some exciting news — and we couldn't wait to bring it to you here, too. This October, we're lacing up for a brand-new tradition: the inaugural Steps for Safety 5K & Kids Fun Run, benefiting BRASS, Inc. and the survivors of domestic violence we serve across our ten-county region in South Central Kentucky.

A domestic violence safety plan is a personalized, practical guide for staying safer — whether you're living with an abusive partner, preparing to leave, or rebuilding after you've left. You don't have to figure it out alone: BRASS, Inc. advocates can help you create one for free, 24 hours a day, at 1-800-928-1183.

We recently had the privilege of sharing our story when BRASS, Inc. CEO Tori Henninger sat down with Sean Willis from Watts Up with Bowling Green Winlectric for a podcast conversation that turned into something truly special. What started as a chance to talk about what BRASS, Inc. does every day became one of the most open, heartfelt conversations we’ve had about this work.