Category Archives: Turningpoint

What Aaron Schaffhausen Teaches Us About Domestic Violence

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Lucy

Early last evening, I watched on as a jury delivered its verdict in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder trial. As you’ve no doubt heard by now, jurors rejected Schaffhausen’s insanity plea; they believed he understood that what he was doing was … Continue reading →

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Help Turningpoint Serve Domestic & Sexualized Violence Victims in Wisconsin

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Lucy

While violence against women in India and Syria may be receiving a lot of media attention at the moment, we must always remember that domestic and sexualized violence aren’t only problems of faraway nations—they present prevalent problems right here in … Continue reading →

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Lundy Bancroft Workshop ~ Shaping an Informed Domestic Violence Response

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lucy

On May 16th, Lundy Bancroft will present a daylong workshop at UW-River Falls. Now, I can hazard a pretty good guess that those in the domestic violence community are over-the-moon about this opportunity. For those of you who are unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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In 2013, Let Your Freedom From Fear & Abuse Ring

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Lucy

I used to hate New Year’s Eve. We’re talking a deep burning hatred, like the kind I feel for puppy-kickers. (And yes, Darkness, I mean you.) See, New Year’s is a milestone; it presents us with an opportunity to reflect … Continue reading →

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The Brookfield Shooting — Why the Media Needs a Lesson in Domestic Violence

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Lucy

The Brookfield shooting was a heartbreakingly tragic event to be sure. And as details surfaced and neighbors shook their heads in disbelief, the domestic violence community was saddened — but not surprised. I traveled to West Bend, WI — a … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence is Never a Private Family Matter

Posted on October 22, 2012 by 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 →

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Walk to Empower 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Kim Wojcik

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.

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Trauma Bonding, Children & The Lesson in a Mechanical Duck

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Lucy

I love my kids. They’re thoughtful, spirited and oftentimes downright wacky. And, unlike some of their friends, they still don’t mind hanging around the “old lady” in public. So, when things turned toward the awkward after my divorce, I discovered … Continue reading →

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Anger Management Programs for Abusers = One Epic Fail

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Lucy

I’m divorced. Hallelujah, I’m divorced! We’re talking noisemaker, silly hat, balloon drop happy, here. Getting there wasn’t exactly a party, though. And I’m sure anyone who’s been dragged through the legal system, and who’s watched professionals order totally ineffective solutions … Continue reading →

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Suicide And Domestic Violence

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Kim Wojcik

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 →

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