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ACTION UPDATES!
- Have you "liked" us on Facebook yet?
- In May, TurnAround launched a 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline. Available to those needing assistance or info regarding a sexual assault. Contact the Helpline at 443-279-0379 to find out more about what options and supports are available.
- The holidays are approaching! Interested in helping TurnAround clients by Adopting a Family, Food Donations, and or assisting with Children's Donations/Needs. Please contact, Intake Counselor Melanie Davis via email mdavis@turnaroundinc.org or by phone 410-377-8111.
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Take calls, provide crisis response, and connect with resources. Training will be provided. For more information please contact TurnAround, Inc. Hotline Coordinator; Amy P. at ajarkiewicz@turnaroundinc.org
- TIPS TO HOSTING YOUR OWN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS: Candlelight Vigils, Awareness Fairs, Conferences, Plays, Rallies/Marches, or a forum educating others on this cause!
- See a news story? Write a letter to the editor about it. This is a great way to raise awareness of this issue. See the "In the News section below".
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from a Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The day's intent was to connect battered women's advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. Later in 1989, the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemorative Legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress and the month of October was nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
An estimated 3 million women report incidents of domestic violence each year in the United States alone. One in three people may suffer from abuse and violence in their lifetime, yet domestic violence is often under recognized and under reported. However, organizations and individuals still have the power to take charge against this issue. TurnAround, Inc. presents the Purple Poetry Book Release Party; a compilation of poems, short stories, and artwork on the topics of intimate partner and sexual violence, relationships, and body image composed to create awareness to End Abuse Everywhere!
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Happenings at TurnAround...
- On Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced the release of a detailed report, which tracks the activities and progress of Baltimore City's Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) over the course of the past year. TurnAround joins forces with the Mayor's office, the Baltimore Child Abuse Center, the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and Mercy Medical Center's SAFE Program developing a city-wide outreach campaign entitled, Rape Is Not Your Fault. The purpose of this campaign is to promote the City's 24 hours/ 7 days a week hotline, which connects rape victims to assistance and resources. For more information please visit www.rapeisnotyourfault.com or call the 24 hour hotline at 443-279-0379.
- Join Team TurnAround! On Saturday, October 22, 2011 we will be joining hundreds of people participating in the DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The goal of the Walk is to raise awareness about human trafficking while raising money to helpfight this issue. Please make your donations or register to join our team http://walk.stopmodernslavery.org!
- The Cell Phone in Minutes Program: YOU may qualify if you participate in programs such as Food Stamps or Medicaid. Please visit following link for more info! safelinkwireless.com
- Our next Free Self-Defense Class for women is Sunday, October 23rd from 3-4:30pm. Classes are held the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Family Center Y at Stadium Place, 900 E. 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD.
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In the News
1 is 2 Many
Vice President Biden announced the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awards grants to four communities for its new teen dating violence prevention initiative, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships.
Sexual Assault Investigation Protocol Addresses Gaps in Response to Victims
"Rape is rape. We don't have gradations of rape. I think what's really important is we stop thinking of a rape that's really serious and one that's not," says Gail Stern, co-founder and Director of Consulting Education and Training of Catharsis Productions.
Journalist Is Detained in China for Article on Sex Slaves
Former civil servant in central China kept six women enslaved in an underground bunker and killed two of them.
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Angeles Evans, Editor
TurnAround, Inc. |
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