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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 information regarding a sexual assault. Contact the Helpline at 443-279-0379 to find out more about what support and options are available.
- 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
- 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".
Have you noticed the Forward Email link way at the bottom of your email? Let others who care know about this opportunity.
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TURNAROUND ANNOUNCES,
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
For years now, young people across the nation have organized to put a stop to dating abuse. Reaching new heights in 2005 when the importance of addressing teen dating abuse was highlighted in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which created prevention programs that intervene with children who have witnessed domestic violence, support young families at risk for violence, and focus on teen dating violence awareness programming.
The following year, Congress followed the lead of dozens of national, state and local organizations in sounding the call to end dating abuse. In 2006 the first week in February was declared "National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Week." Then in 2010, Congress began dedicating the entire month of February to teen dating violence awareness and prevention.
Spread awareness TODAY!
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Happenings at TurnAround...
- This coming Wednesday, February 15th, 2012. Come out to support TurnAround and other community agencies in the Anti-Human Trafficking Lobby Day in Annapolis, Maryland. Please see above flyer for more details.
- Our Free Self-Defense Classes are held from 3-4:30pm on 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
New Fderal Definition of Rape Formally Approved
The federal definition of rape, used to determine how national crime data are collected, has been changed for the first time in more than 80 years, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Januray 6, 2012.
Men Struggle for Rape Awareness
"For many men, the subject is so discomfiting that it is rarely discussed - virtually taboo."
Nancy Jacobs Calls For Penalty For Failing to Report Child Abuse
Maryland bill calls for it to be considered a misdemeanor to not report suspected child abuse cases punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
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Sincerely,
Angeles Evans, Editor
TurnAround, Inc. |
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