COLUMBUS REGIONAL SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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Mission Statement
The mission of Turning Point is to work towards the prevention and the elimination of domestic and dating violence. We have been providing services to victims of domestic violence since 1975. Services provided include Crisis Intervention, Outreach, and Prevention in the Indiana counties of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson & Shelby. Turning Point provides emergency shelter services to victims of interpersonal violence and their dependent children. Comprehensive advocacy and case management services are provided to enable families to attain and maintain violence-free living upon exiting shelter. We are determined to help break the cycle of violence within our communities through our ever-growing Prevention programs.
About This Cause
The below gives an overview of the various services provided by Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. EMERGENCY SHELTER Turning Point offers a 25-Bed Emergency Shelter for adult women, men, and their dependent children who are victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault. Shelter services include; crisis intervention, danger assessment, individualized safety planning, legal advocacy, and skill building activities in the form of life skills groups, educational support groups focused on recovering from the trauma of abuse, and substance abuse screening and education. In addition the victim is provided with assistance in accessing community resources. All services are completely free of charge. Personal care items such as, shampoo, soap, and other toiletries are provided. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Transitional Housing is available for victimized individuals and/or families who are dedicated to breaking free from violence and continuing to participate in Turning Point Programming. Transitional Housing is available for up to 24 months. Questions regarding the shelter can be answered through the Crisis/Helpline: 1-800-221-6311 Shelter Director 812-379-5575 ext. 110 24 HOUR CRISIS/HELPLINE: 1-800-221-6311 The 24/7 Crisis/Helpline is a central access point for our services, and can connect you with services anywhere in the nation. The crisis line has trained advocates 24 hours a day, is confidential, and can be anonymous. Staff can provide information and referrals, safety planning, information regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, and teen dating violence. Staff can refer and connect callers with Turning Point Outreach and Shelter Services. OUTREACH SERVICES Outreach staff provides intervention services for victims, and their families, of domestic violence and sexual assault who are not currently seeking shelter. Outreach Services are provided in the following counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Johnson, and Shelby. Outreach services may include; goal setting and advocacy, danger assessments, information and referrals, domestic violence and sexual assault education, educational support groups, legal advocacy, case management, and individual safety planning. PREVENTION EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Beyond intervention, Turning Point can provide educational programs to all ages and types of groups. Our Prevention efforts are designed to stop domestic violence in the next generation as well as reduce risk of its occurrence in those who already have risk factors. We provide prevention education in the schools, to at-risk youth, educators, coaches, youth care workers, to healthcare providers around universal screening, with community partners, first responders, churches and civic groups, and in pre-professional/college classrooms. Our trainings are designed to meet the needs of the group we are with, and to create a community of empowered bystanders. Our goal is to work toward the elimination of domestic violence. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM Our Children’s Services Coordinator and Academic Tutor provides domestic violence education and support for the dependent children of the victims in shelter. Services include: Child danger assessment, family case management, support groups, domestic violence education, safety planning, tutoring and school liaison services. The Children’s program also provides structured recreational activities for children and families, as well as linking them with community resources. LEGAL SERVICES Legal Program Descriptions Turning Point does not provide any direct legal representation. Legal Advocacy Program Turning Point Advocates assist clients with filing Protective Order Petitions and support clients throughout their court process, through providing safety planning and emotional support related to legal matters and attending hearings with clients. Advocates also provide general information about civil and criminal procedures and refer victims to attorneys, law enforcement, prosecution staff and social service agencies. The Director of Legal Services provides free domestic violence legal training (in our service area) to attorneys, court staff, law enforcement, advocates, and other professionals who encounter domestic violence in their professions. Turning Point is a certified Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) training provider. Our most popular topics for law enforcement include 911: Taking the Call; Enforcement of Orders of Protection; Law Enforcement Response to DV Calls; On-Scene Investigation and Report Writing; Strangulation; and Stalking. Trainings for attorneys include Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to Working with Domestic Violence Victims; Best Practices for Working with Domestic Violence Victims; Orders of Protection; and The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Family Law Matters. Trainings are individualized to address specific agency or community needs and can be offered multiple times to reach staff working different shifts. The Director of Legal Services also provides on-going training, resources and consultations to Turning Point advocates, providing legal resources; offering basic courses on areas of law many clients face; helping advocates understand their role within the legal system; and answering questions related to their client’s situations. WHAT IS DATING VIOLENCE? Dating abuse is a pattern of destructive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner. While we define dating violence as a pattern, that doesn't mean the first instance of abuse is not dating violence. It just recognizes that dating violence usually involves a series of abusive behaviors over a course of time. (http://www.loveisrespect.org) WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSE Because relationships exist on a spectrum, it can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy or even abusive. Use these warning signs of abuse to see if your relationship is going in the wrong direction: •Checking your cell phone or email without permission •Constantly putting you down •Extreme jealousy or insecurity •Explosive temper •Isolating you from family or friends •Making false accusations •Mood swings •Physically hurting you in any way •Possessiveness •Telling you what to do •Repeatedly pressuring you to have sex TEENS FOR CHANGE Teens for Change is a Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Council, that is a teen ran group. They work together to promote healthy relationships in our community and others. They plan, organize and execute events to help educate the community about Dating Violence. It is true that nearly 1 in 3 teens will experience abuse in a relationship. For more information on Teens for Change please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/teensforchangecolumbus 2014 STATISTICS Your support allows Turning Point to continue to work towards the prevention and elimination of domestic and dating violence by providing crisis intervention, non residential, and prevention services in our community. In 2014, services provided included 5,453 total nights in our emergency shelter to 180 adults & 154 children, 704 families served in community outreach, and 1,024 dating and domestic violence prevention presentations to a total audience of 21,768 in attendance!