Domestic Violence Services

As I walked through the Turning Point shelter for the first time, what I noticed werethe women’s eyes looking back at me. Theolder eyes looked tired, many ringed withdark circles and bruising, cautious, distrust-ing, and often downcast. When I lookedbeyond their faces I saw more bruising,scratches, patches of hair missing, and evenburns. Often the curious eyes of a small childwere found peeking around a corner or frombehind their mother. You could see immedi-ately that each one had survived a householdtorn apart by domestic violence. My guide,Children’s Advocate MJ Shireman, quietlyshared stories with me about families whohad been helped over the past year. “Youknow, most abusers are pretty good at hiding the bruises; it is really much worse.”

“This four-year-old has been here 30 daysnow, she has come out of her shell,” MJ saidwith a big smile as the child gave her anenormous hug. “When Abby came to us withher mother, Dana, she was a very angry littlegirl. She threw temper tantrums constantly,was defiant, and would not let anyone touchor hold her. Her mother had not grown upin an abusive household, did not understandthe escalating violence she was experiencingfrom her spouse over the 4 years since thebirth of her daughter, and had become de-pressed and unable to care for Abby. But,when her abuser pushed the child to thefloor, Dana called us and left that day.”

Since arriving at Turning Point she has workedclosely with her case manager to regain con-fidence, start counseling, obtain employment,qualify for childcare assistance, attend parent-ing and educational workshops, and obtainnumerous services to start life safely again.Abby is now enrolled in Pre-K, an early inter-vention program through the school corpora-tion, and continues to amaze the staff with her bubbling personality.

“The difference from the time they arrive tothe time they leave can be night and day. Weempower families to leave the abusers in theirlife and we provide the education and supportneeded for children to thrive. It’s why we’rehere,” says MJ as she smiles and takes yetanother crayon drawing to hang on her officewall, this time from the hands of a six 6 yearold little boy.

A VOLUNTEER

Bartholomew

Jennings

Brown

Johnson

Dearborn

Ohio

Decatur

Ripley

Jackson

Shelby

Jefferson

Switzerland

P.O. Box 103 • COLUMBUS, INDIANA 47202-0103

CrisisHelpline800-221-6311

Administration812-379-5575

March, 2005

30% of all women who are murdered in this countryare murdered by their boyfriend or husband.

A United Way/FundAgency

More than a Shelter

The difference canbe night and day.

Profile: Elaine, Case Manager

A NewLife

37%of women

who soughttreatment inemergencyrooms for

violence-relatedinjuries wereinjured by a

current or formerspouse, boyfriend,

or girlfriend.

Elaine, Turning Point’s Case Manager, knows first hand what it is like to “start over.” During2004, Elaine and her family experienced adevastating fire leaving them homeless andwithout many of the basic necessities. Elainestates, “Although it was a stressful situation,one of the positive outcomes was it gave me a better understanding of what it is like to start over, what it feels like to be in crisis, and how difficult it is emotionally to navigateall the resources in our community.” ForElaine, a degreed social worker, coordinatingwith other local social service agencies, support systems, and community resources is her primary function as Turning Point’s“Stay Safe” Case Manager. Through her per-sonal experience, Elaine developed additionaltools for Turning Point clients to utilize as they

seek employment, housing, childcare, medicalassistance, supplemental income, and job skilltraining. “I thought, I’m a case manager, it won’tbe too complicated… I was wrong. When you’rein crisis it’s hard to remember what someonetold you 5 minutes ago. Our clients need some-one to help them stay focused and work throughbarriers to success. That’s what I’m here to do.”

Clients at Turning Point meet with Elaine to complete a needs assessment within 48 hours of arrival, set weekly goals, review their progress,and obtain referrals for needed services. Over-coming obstacles to remaining free from theirabuser such as lack of income and housing are key objectives. TP clients have a lot toaccomplish in 30-45 days.

Domestic violence is typically intergenera-tional. Families need personalized case man-agement and support to break free from a violent lifestyle. Recently a client speakingwith our children’s advocate said “It’s all I’veever known… I’m so afraid I’m going to hurtmy child.” 70% of the women who enter ourshelter witnessed domestic violence as chil-dren. But the figure that is truly frighteningand shows the depth of this problem in ourcommunity is how quickly domestic violencehas escalated.

70% of children served “in shelter” during2004 had not only witnessed violence, butbeen abused. Within one generation theprevalence of domestic violence has escalatedto involve the children. 5,631 incidents ofchild abuse and neglect were reported inTurning Point’s service area from July 2003through June 2004.

Individuals who have experienced physical,emotional, sexual, financial, and psychologicalabuse often are deceived by their abusers into believing they deserve to be treatedbadly. You might be surprised to know thatthe women we serve state the psychologicalabuse they endure has the most devastatinglong term effects. Once a family is “safe” inour shelter the Turning Point staff provides

support, education, and options for families totake healthy steps toward a new life. “It’s a con-tinuum” states Pat Smith, Executive Director.“We see many families in crisis each day and ourgoal is to introduce stability and to provide thetools they need to thrive safely as they transitionto a new life.” At Turning Point case managementservices are available for adults and children,educational support groups are offered on bud-geting, the cycle of domestic violence, angerand stress management, parenting, alcohol anddrug abuse as a coping mechanism, communi-cation, conflict resolution, and self-esteem.

But victims of domestic violence need morethan safe shelter, they need Turning Point andyou according to shelter director, Dana Fisher.“With help from the community, we provide asafe environment for parents to learn, to fail, tolearn from their mistakes, to succeed, to growpersonally, and to regain their dignity and self-confidence.”

Turning Point clients are succeeding. 70% of victims served by the Turning Point shelter donot return to their assailant after a shelter stay,nearly twice the national average of 30-45%. Inaddition, 85% of shelter residents believe theyreceived the assistance needed to meet theirpersonal goals.

MyTurning Point

Feeling so overwhelmed withplenty of doubts and fears

Not knowing where I stand,not knowing where to turn

I thank you for your guidinghand and how you’ve mademe strong

I thank you for yourgentleness - it stays with mewhen I ‘m gone…

You helped me become morebold and to stand up to anyill fate

I thank you for the way youstole my heart from the fearand hate.

A TURNING POINT CLIENT

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Why don’t theyleave?

It’s the question everyone asks us, but accordingto Rhea Murray, CSD, “It’s the wrong question.”Victims attending her education groups tell herthat question makes them feel ashamed, blamed,and angry. A better way to get to the root of violent relationships according to Murray is to ask, “What factors keep women in an abusive relationship?” It is less judgemental and broadensthe question appropriately toward the many fac-tors involved beyond the victim’s feelings aboutthe abuser.

The strongest reason individuals stay in a violentrelationship is to protect their children. Would youchoose to leave your children alone with an adultwho has a history of violence and abuse? Thefrightful reality is that obtaining sole custody orgaining only supervised visitation is very difficultto achieve. Women worry about allowing theirchildren to go even for short visitations with theabuser. They should be worried. 50% of men whofrequently abuse their spouses also abuse theirchildren. So victims stay and hope that “this willbe the last time” they are beaten.

Victims of domestic violence may also feel guiltover the failure of a marriage or relationship andare too embarrassed or ashamed to leave. Theyoften feel helpless as a result of counselors,

friends, or relatives encouraging them tostay and work through the problem. Manytimes they are still in love with their partnerand want to avoid the social stigma ofdivorce. In some cases women have limitedjob skills and believe they are unable tosupport themselves and their children.Abusers typically use power and control to ensure that their victims have few finan-cial resources and may limit their mobilityand communication by withholding use of a car or telephone.

The women who enter Turning Point shelterare generally desperate, alone, and afraidthey will be unable to care for their family.Often the abuser is more financially stableand can secure better legal representation.The drawing depicted below shows a child’sfeelings after being separated from a sister during an initial custody hearing. ThankfullyTurning Point was able to provide legal ad-vocacy and support and secure appropriaterepresentation for the mother. Within threemonths the children were reunited and the father now sees his children through asupervised visitation program. But withoutTurning Point…

Bartholomew County area teens took a standagainst domestic violence. On February 26th323 students participated in the 6th AnnualDance Marathon Event to benefit Turning PointDomestic Violence Services. Over $41,000 wasraised in cash and in-kind donations for children’sprograms and legal advocacy services. A studentstated his biggest concern is “How to top thisDance Marathon in 2006?”

Raising awareness among teens around the issueof domestic violence when they are beginningdating relationships is key to breaking the cycle.“The more they know, the safer they will be asthey enter adulthood, pursue additional educa-

tion, and begin employment in the commu-nity,” according to Pat Smith, Turning Point’sExecutive Director. Turning Point hopes tobegin similar events in Jackson, Johnson,Jefferson and Shelby Counties over the next several years.

“You make me feel hopeful.You keep me hanging onwhen I feel like giving up.”

Teens dance past 2005 Goal

6:00 Rise and Shine

6:30 Wake Children

6:50 Breakfast

7:20 School Bus Arrives

7:30 Younger Children to Child Care

8:30 Meet with CaseManager - GoalPlanning & Update

9:30 Phone Calls toReferral Programs

Office of Family and Children

Legal Aid

Mental HealthServices

Medical Services

Housing

11:00 Job Interview

12:00 Employment Search

1:00 Job Skill Training

2:00 Meet with Children’sAdvocate - ReviewChildcare Issues

3:15 After SchoolTutoring Program -Participation withChild

5:30 Dinner

6:30 Children’s Activities

7:30 Bath/BedtimeRoutine

8:30 Lights out for children

9:00 Educational SupportGroup - “ParentingSkills in a DVEnvironment”

11:00 Lights Out for Adults

adayin theLife ofa resident ofTurning Point

Domestic Violence Services

During 2004 Turning Point served 194 families and 215 children in shelter, answered over2900 crisis calls, and provided over 2000 units of legal and personal advocacy to more than1000 families throughout our service area. With only 3% of victims entering shelter, TurningPoint’s primary focus for the future is to reach more victims in the communities where theylive and work and to encourage systemic change to eliminate barriers for victims of domesticviolence.

Last year was a tremendous success in terms of clients served for the organization. 7-10times the number of families were assisted through our outreach programs than were served“in-shelter” during the same time period. We are offering advocacy and supportive servicesface-to-face in Bartholomew, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, and Shelby Counties. Our Com-munity Service Directors are helping families break free by providing crisis intervention,domestic violence education, personal and legal advocacy, educational support groups, casemanagement and most importantly safety planning.

In addition, Turning Point had the opportunity to provide training to over 470 law enforce-ment officers in 7 counties and more than 170 formal educational workshops to social serviceagencies, community organizations, and members of the legal community. Most importantly,families are leaving their abusers with the help of the incredibly competent, professional, andsupportive Turning Point staff.

Sincerely,Kris W. KindelspergerPresident, Turning Point Board of Directors

2004 Report tothe Community

CrisisHelpline800-221-6311

Administration812-379-5575

89%of individuals

surveyedbelieved they

understood moreabout the causesand prevention of domoestic violence aftercompleting

our program.

In Shelter: Adults Served 194Children Served 215Crisis Calls Received 2943Nights of Shelter Provided 6018

Community Outreach:Families Served 548Crisis Calls Received 1038Personal Advocacy Services 1005Legal Advocacy Services 2194Crisis Counseling Services 1330

Leaving a Legacy 2004 Program Statistics

Income: State & Federal $376,330.00United Way Funds $208,390.00Contributions/Foundations $232,123.00Operating Income $816,843.00Capital Improvements $ 20,270.00Total Income $837,113.00

Expenses: Personnel $ 617,965.00Facilities $ 64,272.00Operations $156,218.00Total Expenses $838,455.00

2004 Financials*(unaudited)

* Audited Financial Statement available upon request.

bAs you meet with yourtax advisor this season,consider a charitable gift to the Turning PointEndowment Fund.

Securities: A gift of appreciated securi-ties may be deducted at full fair marketvalue while avoiding capital gains tax.

Real Estate and Personal Property:Gifts of real estate may include homes,condominiums, apartments, undevelopedland, farmland and rental property.

Bequests: Remembering Turning Point in your will can be an important way toreduce estate taxes.

Life Insurance Policy: You may assign apolicy and beneficiary rights to TurningPoint.

Charitable Remainder Trust: You mayplace assets in trust and receive incomefor life or designate a spouse, children orother to receive the income.

Charitable Lead Trust: This trust paysincome for a specific number of yearswhile designating the principal to Turning Point.

Life Estate: You may contribute a homeor farm but retain the right to live in it forlife. You receive an income tax deduction,avoid capital gains tax, the property isexempt from estate taxes, and when soldupon your death the proceeds pass toTurning Point.

Trust Fund: If you are the beneficiary of a trust that pays a regular income, a por-tion of this income may be assigned toTurning Point. You pay no further tax onthis income and may take an income taxdeduction for the value of the assign-ment.

Individual Retirement Account: An IRAthat helps a donor and spouse face retire-ment years will be reduced greatly byincome and estate taxes before it reachestheir heirs. By naming Turning Point asthe contingent plan beneficiary, yourassets will be used to benefit victims ofdomestic violence.

Your professional advisors can assist youin determining the strategies that aremost advantageous and appropriate foryour personal financial plan.

Endowment funds for Turning Point are held andadministered by local community foundations.

“Thank Youfor being so kindand thoughtful.”

A TP CLIENT

Thank You On behalf of our clients, Thank You to each corporation, individual, church, and civicorganization for your ongoing contributions of in-kind gifts and services which enable us to offerTurning Point services at no cost to our clients. A Special Thank You to our Anonymous donors.

Staff

2004 Donors

Administrative Staff: Pat Smith, Executive Director; Melinda Sprague-Huffer, Development Director;Susan Thiessen, Financial Manager; April Ritchie, Support Staff

John & Linda TracyKenneth & Ruth Ann ViethCurt & Kristy Ward

Breaking the Cycle $500 - $999Michael & Marie AmeisAssociation of Personal & FamilyCounselorsScott & Maryann BridgeJeffrey & Lynne BrownColumbus NewcomersCommunity Congregational ChurchJoan Tupin-Crites & David CritesCummins Employee GroupSusanne DunfeeFirst Presbyterian ChurchFour Season Retirement Center

Chapel CommitteeGreat Lakes Capital Fund on behalf of

George BrownHartsville Church of ChristThomas & Barb Hennig, MDHeritage FundHaddad Charitable FundSteve & Debra HollSteven JohnsonKappa Kappa KappaJohn & Anne KeachLeon & Michele LaPointeDonnaMarie & Rolf Loescher, MD”Joe & Debra LoughreyDave & Joan McKinneyNewman Catholic Student CenterPetersville UMC Faith PromiseSt. Paul Lutheran Church WomenDonald StuartVFW Wagner Reddick Post #1987Tom & Christine VujovichChuck & Roseanne WatsonWomen of the Moose

Child Advocates $250 - $499Barth./Brown Medical AuxiliaryBrown County Lions ClubWilliam & Loretta BurdDavid & Luann BurtCalvary Christian ChurchCommunity Foundation of Jackson CountyFairlawn Presbyterian ChurchKen & Karen FarleyFranklin CollegeGrace United Methodist ChurchDouglas & Ann GrahnIrwin Union Bank-In Honor of Donna HobbsToryJaloszynskiKiwanis Club of ColumbusRandall & Marilyn LillieJames & Marcia LyonsMann’s Harley DavidsonKarl & Kathryn McAleeseMom’s Club of ColumbusRoger PardieckPsi Iota Xi Zeta Sigma ChapterJeffrey RhoadesWilliam & Shari SolikSouth Central Ind. Harley Owners GroupTrinity United Methodist Church

Companions in Action $100 - $249Marty ArnettBartholomew County Rural YouthWilliam Blaisdell, MDDouglas & Judy BonnellSusan Pickens & David BorcherdingBrownstown PresbyterianJeffrey & Elizabeth CaldwellCentra Credit UnionDavid & Beth CromptonPauline CrumpDecatur/Shelby Indiana Ch. Of Thrivent“Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. and Affiliates”Edward & Vivian EckerlyLinda Lou Eglen“Euchre Group-Ison, Potts,

Weaver, Petro, Zeigler, Emers”

Faith Lutheran ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchJoan GoldDale & Linda GuseThomas & Mary HarmonJoseph & Carolyn HartJosephine HarterJames & Mary HendersonRobert & Cynthia HenrichHoward & Ann HerronThomas HinshawBarbara HooverKenneth & Norma HouserMelinda HufferFrank & Joyce HutcheonRobert & Lisa HutchinsonHerschel & Mary O’Shaughnessey

In Honor of Rich GoldJ & L Tool and Machine Inc.James JohnsonJohnson Memorial HospitalJudith JonesTherese Sandhage & Jeffrey JonesSwadesh & Sarla KalsiMarshall and Suzanne KielArthur KingJohn & Virginia KinnamanStephen KnoxMatthew & Connie MalottTasha & David MannJames & Edrie MartinDaniel & Ellinor McElroyLarry & Carole McKinneyEdward & Joan MillerLynn Maguire & Will MillerE. Keith & Hester MooreKathryn MountSteven & Mary MyersWilliam & Julie NashNashville United MethodistJames & Linda NayPaul & Sandra NoltingLucinda NordNorthside Middle School - Bar Cons

Credit UnionONO ClubMary PeltonPEO Sisterhood Chapter DNJoseph & Brenda PittsPrince of Peace United Church of ChristKinsely & Marylou RenshawWesley & Joyce RobinsonJohn & Nancy SawinWomen of the Moose - ShelbyvilleDavid & Jennie ShireyRita SimonMatthew & Tracy SouzaDiane SpoffordSt. Mark Lutheran ChurchGregg & Judy SummervilleJo and Mark TablerUnited Methodist WomenBrett & Amy VanderkolkWilliam & Ann WaltersSteven & Emily WaltonTom & Vicki WashburnWayne/Henry Co. Chapter ThriventLarry & Jackie WeilandGeorge & Rosemary WeirWolsiefer Trim & Carpentry

Safe Haven Supporters $50 - $99Tom & Elena AndressLee & Jewell ArthurBartholomew Cons. School Corp -

Cookie SalesBCS Food Service Assoc.Stephanie BirdDavid & Margaret BottorffCalvert & Betty BrandJesse BrandBrands Inc.Robert BrownBurnsville Christian ChurchJohn & Jean Chambers

Sylvia and J. R.CoatesColor Me MineColumbus Culture Club In Honor

of Robert Hay-SmithColumbus Family MedicineColumbus Lions ClubCaroline CoxRuby CunninghamKenneth DelapMarvin & Reva DolianaDon R. Scheidt & Company, Inc.David & Wilma DoupEsther Circle of Christian ChurchRichard & Joyce FleckDale & Sandra GoodY Marc & Shoko GotohMarjorie HareStephen & Barbara HewittBarry & Nancy HiquetDaniel & Lynn HughesOwen & Annette HungerfordWilliam & Ann Walters In Honor

of Amy OliverWalter Glover In Honor of

Dominic & Kathy GloverBettye Dunham In Honor of

Kori KrepsTed & Marcia Grossnickle

In Honor of Kris KindelspergerMary Bradshaw & Deborah Overcash In

Honor of Tiffany BakerMickey & Debbie Ely In Memory

of Erin AmbsLarry & Susan Schuyler

In Memory of Erin AmbsJames & Alice JacksonSharon JohnsonWilliam & Ann JonesJohn & Elizabeth KestlerKarl & Mary KuehnerAlice LainCarole MarshalStacy MartsMichael & Phyllis McGillRichard & Susan MillerRay & Beth MorrisJames & Candace MoseleyGary & Judith NorrisOgilville United MethodistJohn & Catherine O’HalloranCherian & Marina OlikaraKen & Myra OttoWarren & Jane PhillipsMark & Linda PillarLisa Duret & Kevin PreussPatricia ReckRosemary RehakGreg & Krisann RennerRenner MotorsTerry & Patty ReutellJohn & Lois RevellAnthony & Christine SandersThiru SethuramanAmy & Jerry SharpMark & Susan SmithSt. Peter’s 6th & 7th Grade ClassPatrick & Susan StackDennis & Debra SteeleCherylStensonDouglas & Marsha SunkelKevin & Suzette TaggartSteve & Carrie VawterMary Beth WertMarc & Debora WillageWomen of Faith, Faith Lutheran ChurchJohn & Pat ZeiglerRonald Zimmerman

Silent No More $1 - $49Eugene & Betty RuckerYvonne ActherbergGale ActonMary AusinDoneta BarkhimerMichael & Eileen Bennett

Marceil BosticJolinda BoveGeorge BuddPhyllis BushJ. R. & Ann CallahanKelly CampbellRaphael & Michelle CarterJack & Marlene ChestnutJames & Jean ChristianRichard & Alice ChristopherJo Ann ClineColumbus East Students of Linda ChuiRonald & Saundra CornettLisa DayNancy Hershman & Carolyn DeanRichard & Stephanie DeanMarylu DelphTodd & Violet DickersonJohn DroegeSelma DurhamBetty EckertCynthia & Gary FelstenJanis FosterPage & Sara GiffordBeverly GinnWalter GloverStephen & Susan GobertMary Elizabeth GoldsmithBradley GonsalvesHubert & Donna GoodmanMax & Mary Jane GordonGraham Baptist ChurchJohn & Laverne GredyDennis & Lori HeathfieldDonn & Martha HurstRuth Turner In Honor of Joy EdwardsMatthew & Kimberly Bobb

In Memory of Erin AmbsSean & Tracie Cutrell

In Memory of Erin AmbsDarren & Shelly Hunsucker

In Memory of Erin AmbsJames & Carol Kelly

In Memory of Erin AmbsRichard & Darlene Macy

In Memory of Erin AmbsFred & Mary McDaniel

In Memory of Erin AmbsWilliam Pace In Memory of Erin

AmbsLowell & Barbara Roberts

In Memory of Erin AmbsRicky & Christina Russell

In Memory of Erin AmbsMike & Patricia IronsMichael & Jean JohnsonMichael & Donna KeoghMargery LabrecElizabeth LarsonJohn & Pat MalinaCarl & Muriel MerrisDoug & Colette MillsEugene & Donna NiednagelMichael & Sheryle NoblittYvonne & Robert OligerMartin & Mona PetersonStephen PiersonCarolyn PittBob & Nancy PulleyJan RatledgeDr. Charles & Joan RauDr.’s D. Lynn & J. McLean ReedDeborah & Leslie RoettgenBill and Nan RussellBeverly RustDanny & Debbie SchwartzKatherine StaffordDennis & Debra SteeleHenry & Mardi SwainTammy WamplerKeith WeedmanKenny WhipkerLawrence WilhelmNu’Gene & Luellen WilsonBeatrice Zaharako

GrantsDivision of Family and Children

Jefferson CountyJackson CountyJohnson CountyShelby County

“Emergency Food & Shelter ProgramBartholomew CountyBrown CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyShelby County

Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis“FSSA-ESG,DVPT,SOS, Family Violence,

SSBG, Kids First Trust Fund”HUD-Continuum of CareBartholomew REMC Membership Comm. TrustIndiana Criminal Justice InstituteIndiana Coalition Against Sexual AssaultKing’s Daughters’ HospitalMcKinney-Vento Education for Homeless

Children and Youth Grant

United Way/United FundsDearborn and Ohio Co. United FundDecatur County United FundJackson County United WayJefferson County United WayJennings County United WayShelby County United FundState Employees’ Community CampaignUnited Way of Bartholomew County, Inc.United Way of Central IndianaUnited Way of Johnson County

FoundationsArvin MeritorBrown County Community FoundationBlue River FoundationCarl and Mildred Reeves FoundationClowes Fund, Inc.Columbus Regional Hospital FoundationCommunity Foundation of Jackson CountyCommunity Foundation of Madison &

Jefferson CountiesCrider Family Memorial FundCummins FoundationCuster FoundationHeritage FundHeritage Fund - Aileen GrahamHeritage Fund - in name of Kelly RhoadesJohnson County Community FoundationNugent FoundationTeegarden FoundationTracy Family FoundationUPS Foundation, Inc.Walmart FoundationWomen’s Fund of Central Indiana

Prevention Partners $10,000 and upRichard and Alice Gold

Survivor Sponsors $5,000 - $9,999BCHS Student’s Dance Marathon

Crisis Companion $2,500 - $4,999All Saints Episcopal ChurchMibor RealtyDavid & Teresa MilroyTurning Point Board of Directors

Awareness Advocates $1,000 - $2,499Corvette Club of ColumbusDavid & Laura CrossmanDelta Theta Tau SororityFirst Presbyterian ChurchDale & Debra GaymanGrace Lutheran ChurchCharles HarrisIrwin Union BankKenny Glass of ColumbusBarry & Marilyn ReutemanSharon SmithSt. Bartholomew Catholic ParishSt. Peter’s Lutheran Church

❁ Lori Adams, Johnson County Community Service Director

❁ Nicki Babb, Shelby County Community Service Director

❁ Connie Chandler, Jefferson County Community Service Director

❁ Rhea Murray, Jackson County Community Service Director

❁ Dana Fisher, Director of Residential Services

❁ Jane Huffman, Children and Youth Academic Tutor

❁ Amy OliverDirector of Legal Services

❁ Elaine Daugherty, Case Manager

❁ M.J. Shireman, Children’s Advocate

Program Staff:Advocates: Alycia, Arriann, Carolyn, Carrie, Jessica, LaVonda, Leslie, Sarah

❁ Emergency Shelter 22-bed facility forfemale and male victims of domesticviolence/sexual assault and their de-pendent children. Food, clothing andpersonal care items provided. Trans-portation arranged to and from shelter.

❁ Education, Prevention, TrainingCommunity training, domestic violenceawareness presentations, psycho-educa-tional support groups, agency collabora-tions and domestic violence education.

❁ Outreach Services Individualizeddomestic violence services to meet theneeds of out-of-shelter victims and theirchildren. Crisis intervention, communityeducation and awareness, and informa-tion and referral.

❁ Goal Planning Victims empowered toachieve a violence-free lifestyle. Healthy,interdependent relationships are en-couraged. Safety planning, crisis inter-vention, assessment, stabilization, education, and community resourcingand networking.

❁ Advocacy/Case ManagementComprehensive, individualized casemanagement services using a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused, family systems model.

❁ Children’s Program Safety, childadvocacy, assessment, special needsresourcing, family case management,support groups, domestic violence education and school liaison.

❁ 24 Hour Toll-Free Help/Crisis Line1-800-221-6311. Call does not appearon caller’s phone statement.

❁ Legal Advocacy Program Assist-ance with filing Emergency ProtectiveOrders, advising and supporting clientsbefore Permanent Protective Orderhearings, providing information aboutdivorce, child custody, child support,law enforcement and public assistanceissues, and referring victims to attorneysand other social service agencies.

Domestic Violence Services

P.O. Box 103Columbus, IN 47202-0103

hope@turningpointdv.org

Julie Abedian, PresidentColumbus Regional Hospital Foundation

Tiffany Baker, Board Secretary Jackson County Advisory Board

Cheryl Buffo, Project Director, ColumbusCommunity Children’s Museum

Courtney Carr, Deputy Director ofTransportation, State of Indiana

Richard Gold, President, Brinks, Inc.

Thomas Hajewski, Board TreasurerCertified Public Accountant

Kris Kindelsperger, Board PresidentPresident, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates, Inc.

Ellen Macy, Board Vice-President Asst. VP and Trust Officer,Irwin Union Bank

Mark Osowick, Executive DirectorHuman Resources, Engine BusinessCummins Inc.

Stephanie Pierret, Attorney

Jeanne Saylor, Management SpecialistUnited Parcel Service

Kathryn Lowe-Schneider, Associate Dean of Students, Hanover College

Patrick J. Smith, Executive DirectorTurning Point

Board of Directors

• Emergency Shelter • Education, Prevention, Training • Goal Planning • Advocacy/Case Management• Children’s Programs • 24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line • Legal Advocacy

Turning Point ServicesYear-to-date through 2/28/05

“In Shelter” Services

Number of Adult Clients Served 32

Number of Children Clients Served 32

Crisis Line Calls 432

Number of Units* (Nights of Shelter) 1018

* Unit = 1 night of shelter

Relationship~Begins.~

Batterer is charming, loving and attentive.

Accidentally hurts feelings ofloved ones

Purposely hurts feelings of loved ones.Withholding compassiion

Controls every movement, manipulates,accuses partner of infidelity

Isolates victim, discourages relationships with family, friends, neighbors

Name calling, insults, attacks self-esteem, critical of victim’s personality

Coerces, threatens, intimidates victim. Threatens to harm loved ones and/or pets

Destroys property. Grabs, pushes, shoves, or throws objects.

Slaps with open hand, kicks, punches, confines.

Hits with an object or closed fist. Pinned down, restrained, repeated blows.

Threatens with a weapon. Attempted strangulation.

Injury with a weapon. Severe injury.

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According to Pat Smith, Turning PointExecutive Director, “ the most importantaspect of the Dance Marathon Event israising awareness among teens aroundhealthy dating relationships. If we areable to spare one young person fromphysical or emotional abuse, this pro-gram is a success.”

The evening opened with Indiana StateTrooper Mike Bailey reading a proclama-tion from Mayor Fred Armstrong declar-ing Saturday, February 26th as StudentsAgainst Domestic Violence Day. Eachhour of the Dance Marathon the stu-

dents paused for 5 minutes to light a can-dle in honor of survivors and to learn moreabout how domestic violence impacts thecommunity. Past Turning Point board pres-ident, Dr. Kristy Ward, talked about thewomen she treats as an ER physician atColumbus Regional Hospital. One movingpresentation included a slide show of articles from area newspapers depictingdomestic violence crimes over the past 36 months.

Raising Awareness

All I can sayis wow,we did it!Michele Stawicki

2005 ChairpersonDance Marathon

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