Interview with Kathy Phillips, December 16, 2009

Interview Summary

T.K. Logan interviews Kathy Phillips, a state prosecutor of domestic violence cases in Kentucky. Phillips discusses the role stalking plays in domestic violence cases, as it is rare that a stalking case is between two people without a prior or ongoing relationship. She talks about the unique nature of prosecuting stalking cases, as many cases are based on circumstantial evidence or lack victim cooperation. She discusses the differences between the popular idea of stalking and how stalking is defined in Kentucky law. Phillips details the change over time in stalking prosecution, particularly with the introduction of technology into everyday life.

Interview Keyword

Office of the Commonwealth Attorney--Kentucky Domestic violence Family law Department of Public Advocacy Domestic violence prosecution Abusive relationships Felonies Domestic violence cases Victim cooperation Victim advocates Technology and stalking Class D felonies Kentucky--Domestic violence law Stalking statutes

Interview LC Subject

Family violence Prosecution Crime Kentucky Kentucky. Department of Law. Abuse Stalking Stalkers Burden of proof Abused women Cyberstalking Jurors Computer crimes Restraining orders

Interview Rights

All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.

Interview Usage

Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.