Inaugural 5K Run for Domestic Violence August 2, 2008
Racing through the night to shed light on her darkness.
Race starts at 9:00p.m. at Main Street at East Jefferson Street
No excuse for Domestic Violence.
No excuse to miss this race.
Dedicated to the prevention and prosecution of Domestic Violence
24 Hour Crisis Hotline 704-283-7233
Featuring:
T- Shirt
Refreshments
National Night Out Parade
5K Course
Public Service One Mile Run for Fun Relay
Night Run
Awards
Benefits victims of Domestic Violence through -
Turning Point of Union County
Characteristics of a Batterer:
*Jealous
*Isolates partner from family and friends
*Controls where partner goes and who
people see
*Blames others for faults and problems
*Believes in rigid gender roles
*Unpredictable
*Verbally belittles partner
*Always asks for another chance
*Says he will change
*Plays on partner's guilt and love
*Closed-minded
*Seems charming to outsiders
*Abuses children (physically, verbally,
sexually)
*Regards violent behavior as acceptable
*Angry with other women
Turning Point Services
24/7 Hotline
704.283.7233
Safe Shelter - Available to women and children
Counseling - Group and individual sessions for residential and non-sheltered clients
Case Management - Assistance with job search, housing placement, financial planning
Legal Advocacy - Assistance filing protective orders, accompaniment to court, moral support through legal process
Children's Program - Group and individual counseling for children who have witnessed domestic abuse
Community Education and Outreach - Shelter staff and Speakers Bureau members available for presentations on shelter services, survivor stories, and the dynamics of domestic violence