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1999
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Based upon our Jan -
April 1998 prioritization activities, we
identified two significant issues:
Domestic Violence and Teen Pregnancy. Two
work groups were formed in May
1998.
The Domestic
Violence Work Group was co-chaired by Gary
Crane and Peter Epperson. This active work
group can be proud of their two years of
accomplishments:
- Researched and
wrote the Domestic Violence in Mason
County Report and distributed it to
elected officials.
- Created a
Domestic Violence Continuum of Care
framework.
- Organized and
sponsored Mason County's first Domestic
Violence Roundtable, attended by 81
people.
- Enhanced
expertise within the community
(financed four people to attend the
Duluth Model for Improved Community
Response to Domestic Violence training
program)
- Encouraged the
county to take a stand on Domestic
Violence, by placing There is NO Excuse
for DV bumper stickers on all county
vehicles.
- Visioned and
supported the creation of Turning
Pointe, a non-profit organization that
provides safe shelter services for
women in Mason County.
The culmination of the local community effort was the creation of Turning Pointe: Domestic Violence Services. In 2001, Turning Pointe began to provide services to victims of domestic violence. These services include emergency shelter assistance, legal advocacy, support group, community/public education, and the organization of an annual Domestic Violence Summit in October of each year. Turning Pointe is working toward achieving the community vision of a Woman’s/Family Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. In 2006, Turning Pointe broke ground on this dream. This shelter is expected to be operational in late 2007/early 2008.
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