KENTUCKY — This week we’re talking about domestic violence awareness month, which is a time to acknowledge survivors of domestic violence, educate ourselves and be a voice for survivors.

Julie Easley is a member of The Survivors Council, which advises and assists the Office of the Attorney General on matters related to victims of crime, including but not limited to awareness initiatives; training efforts; and publications, policy, and legislative initiatives.

Julie is a survivor herself and joins the program to help raise awareness about this important topic.

"I myself owe my life to their two very, very special people who stood aside with me and daily encouraged me to love myself. It was during that time that had the encouragement to walk and reclaim my own life. So, I just want to encourage everyone whether you're an ally or a survivor, that there's hope, and that you can be that person to support people through the process of reclaiming their own life," explains Easley.

The Executive Director of the Office of Victims Advocacy facilitates meetings of the Survivors Council. The Council meets quarterly (four times a year) in Frankfort at the Office of the Attorney General, and members are appointed for up to a two-year term.