A new Ohio law expands civil protection orders to dating partners, bringing Ohio in line with every other state except Georgia. Ohio law previously allowed spouses, cohabitants and parents to seek protection orders but excluded people who weren’t living together. House Bill 1, signed Thursday by Gov. John Kasich, expands the court orders to dating […]
Breaking the Silence: Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Conference
October 13, 2017 by
The numbers of real lives impacted from sexual abuse are astounding. What is more heartbreaking is when you realize a real person with real hurt is tied to every number. That is why we are bring international speaker and author, Nicole Braddock Bromley to Marion for a time of sharing and hope for those impacted […]
Turning Point gearing up for 2016 Baguette Run
June 10, 2016 by
The ninth annual Baguette Run – A First Step against Domestic Violence – is being held Saturday, June 18, 2016 and will begin at the Panera Bread café on Route 95 in Marion at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All money raised during this […]
Turning Point to host annual Picnic on the Porch this Friday
September 28, 2015 by
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Turning Point will be holding their annual Picnic on the Porch on October 2, 2015 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. They are also celebrating 35 years of protecting victims of domestic violence. The Picnic on the Porch is open to anyone who would like to stop by for […]
Panera Bread, Turning Point set to host 8th annual Baguette Run
May 27, 2015 by
The eighth annual Baguette Run – A First Step Against Domestic Violence – is being held June 20, 2015 and will begin at the Panera Bread café on State Route 95, Marion, at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All money raised during this event […]
Turning Point starts program at Ohio Reformatory for Women
January 27, 2015 by
Turning Point now has programming in conjunction with the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. This program is funded by the State of Ohio and is specifically for incarcerated women. Entitled “Choosing Peace,” it covers the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the effects of trauma. Turning Point is the local domestic violence program whose service […]
New Ohio law would include pets in protection orders
December 16, 2014 by
A bill allowing animals to be included in domestic violence, stalking and other protection orders is on its way to the governor. The Ohio Senate last week voted 32-0 to agree with House changes to Senate Bill 177, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich who is expected to sign it into law. Nearly half […]
Turning Point Seeks Community Support for Christmas Program
November 6, 2014 by
Turning Point, the program for victims of domestic violence, is seeking support for its annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Since 1986, with the help of generous community support, Turning Point has provided holiday assistance for families who have fled abusive situations. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Turning Point at (740) 382-8988 as soon as possible […]
Turning Point, MTC Offering Public Viewing of “Private Violence”
October 20, 2014 by
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there will be a free, public screening of the HBO documentary, “Private Violence”. This event is co-sponsored by Marion Technical College and Turning Point, the local domestic violence program. The screening will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Health Technologies Building on […]
Picnic on the Porch Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 30, 2014 by
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Turning Point will be holding their annual Picnic on the Porch on October 3rd from 11:00-1:00. They are also celebrating 35 years of protecting victims of domestic violence. “Domestic violence is one of the most horrific of crimes in that it is perpetrated by someone who professes […]
