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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.

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.