FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HOMELESSNESS
Take Action!
You can become involved in our mission to end domestic and sexual violence for present and future generations. Domestic violence and sexual assault will end when we create the community that demands it to end through promoting policies that address the root causes of violence. Each of us can play a role as an activist, volunteer or ally.
Educate Yourself
- 100 Things You Can Do to End Sexual Assault (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- When A Friend Is Raped (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- You Have Options – for survivors of sexual assault (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- Rape Hurts (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- Domestic Violence Power and Control Wheel (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- Why Doesn’t She Just Leave? (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- Effects of Abuse (hotlink to pdf of handout)
- Help a Friend (hotlink to pdf of handout)
Educate Others
Bring a speaker to your work, place of worship or community organization
Attend Awareness Month Events
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Turning Point hosts public events – including Remember My Name, displays The Clothesline Project, sponsors a purple ribbon campaign and other educational events.
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Turning Point hosts public events – including Take Back the Night, and sponsors a green ribbon campaign, and other educational events.
Join the Survivor Speaker’s Bureau
Survivors of domestic or sexual violence speak out about their experiences to inform the community about these crimes. Survivors participate in a 2-day training and work with Turning Point staff when presenting.
Speak Out!
Learn about current issues in public policy, write a letter to the editor, or join our community action email list
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