Small Actions, Big Change: From Awareness to Action
October 8, 2025
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Awareness, Action, and Community Change October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. But this...
HOPE Cards: Wallet–Sized Hope for Survivors
September 25, 2025
As research and understanding of domestic violence continues to expand, advocates and policy makers continue to push at all...
Inside Legal Advocacy: Orders of Protection in McHenry County
September 10, 2025
At Turning Point, we support survivors of domestic violence not only emotionally and physically, but also legally. A vital...
Alternatives to Violence: Supporting Healing and Connection
August 13, 2025
Violence, whether it is physical, emotional, or built into our systems, leaves lasting impacts on people, families, and whole...
What You Should Know About the TAKE IT DOWN Act: New Protections Against Image-Based Abuse
July 9, 2025
Imagine finding out that someone shared a private photo of you, without your consent, on the internet. Or worse,...
How to Seek Shelter at a Domestic Violence Agency
June 4, 2025
Imagine you only have a few moments to find a safe place for yourself and your family—somewhere unknown to...
Domestic Violence and Mental Health: How They’re Connected
May 8, 2025
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to gain and maintain control over another person. It can involve...