Author Archives: Kim Wojcik

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2012 Contact: Tony Gibart, WCADV, 608.255.0539 x 310; cell: 414.840.2860 Madison—Patti Seger, executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV), issued the following statement regarding the shooting that occurred in Brookfield today: “The … Continue reading →

What if you could do something to stop domestic and sexual violence and have a free lunch? Tomorrow (October 13th) is Turningpoint’s 24th annual Walk to Empower in Prescott, WI.

Many don’t think of threats of suicide being a part of domestic violence, but it’s a very common tactic used by abusers to make the victim/survivor feel they are responsible. Threats of suicide may allow the abuser to maintain control … Continue reading →

The old furniture store on Main Street in River Falls, WI is being transformed into the new home of Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence thrift store “Second Chances.”  Turningpoint recently bought the building located at 117 N … Continue reading →

Las asesinatos recientes en River Falls han impactado todos.  Si usted es una madre, una padre, un abuelo, una niñera, o un amigo, puede identificarle con la tragedia en alguna manera. Toda la comunidad está en luto por las niñas … Continue reading →

The news of Amara, Sophie, and Cecilia’s murders has impacted everyone who hears their story. Whether people are seeing it on the news or reading about it in the paper, the fact is some people following the news coverage are … Continue reading →

I attended the vigil in honor of Amara, Sophie and Cea at Glen Park on Wednesday evening and it was extremely well attended.  The one thing that has stayed with me from that event is when a member of the sister’s … Continue reading →

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the three children who were found dead in their home yesterday afternoon after police were dispatched to the River Falls home on a domestic call.

Tomorrow we Take Back the Night in River Falls.  This event is a truly grassroots collaborative effort between SART and Turningpoint.  I hope everyone can attend and/or encourage others to come.

This weekend I was reflecting on how doing the right thing is often HARD but ultimately worth the effort.  For me I think this is true in both my personal and professional life. Personally making a decision to care for … Continue reading →