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History of Turning Point

Founded in 1979, Turning Point is the second-oldest domestic violence shelter in the state of Alabama and one of the oldest such agencies in the United States.  In its beginnings, Turning Point partnered with Druid City Hospital (now a part of the DCH network), reserving a hospital room to provide a single Tuscaloosa County family one night of respite from an abusive environment. 

In over 40 years of continuing operation, Turning Point now has a nine-county coverage area, serving Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens and Sumter County in West Alabama.  Tens of thousands of men, women, and children have received services from Turning Point.

Today, Turning Point provides direct services to over 2,000 primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  In addition, Turning Point conducts community trainings, speaking engagements, and other events throughout the year.  

It’s #denimday at the Turning Point office and we are showing our support by going a little casual. Denim Day began because of a court case in Italy where a man was released from prison after he was charged with rape. In his appeal, he stated
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We are looking for dedicated undergrad interns of all majors to join our team for Summer 2024! We accept interns from Shelton State, The University of Alabama, Stillman, Beville State, and many others to try and enhance the academic and professional
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