Blog – Allies For Hope
From Neighbors Opening Their Doors to Technology Opening New Pathways to Safety
Nearly 50 years ago, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley began providing services to people experiencing domestic violence. In those early days, there were no sophisticated systems, few legal protections for…
Expanding Our Reach, Strengthening Our Impact in Carbon County
Starting this year, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is excited to announce that we now serve the Greater Lehigh Valley, which includes Carbon County. We are growing our team of…
Creating More Safe Places for Survivors Across the Lehigh Valley
When someone is experiencing domestic or intimate partner abuse, knowing where to turn and who they can trust can make an important difference. Survivors may not be ready to contact…
Did You Know? 10 Fascinating Facts About Domestic & Intimate Partner Abuse and the History Behind Turning Point
When people think about domestic and intimate partner abuse, they often think of it as a modern issue. In reality, abuse has existed for centuries, and so has the resilience…
We’re Retiring “How Was School?” Try These Questions Instead!
Have you ever wondered what happens in your child’s world while they’re at school? I think we all have. We want to hear about the exciting moments, the challenges, the…
Why Are Kids All of a Sudden “Bad”?
Lately, I’ve heard a lot of adults say, “Kids these days are so bad.” The word bad isn’t helpful for anyone. Kids aren’t born bad, and they don’t suddenly become…
Celebrating Bradbury-Sullivan Center This Pride Month
Over the past decade, we have remained deeply committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ survivors throughout the Lehigh Valley through our ongoing partnership with the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center (BSCC). Through events…
Why “Don’t Hit Girls” Isn’t Enough
“Suffer in silence.” Other than, “don’t hit girls,” this is one of the primary lessons many boys are taught about how to act like men. This message may not always…
Strengthening Schools, Supporting Students: Our Partnership with Easton Area High School
It Takes a Village! Celebrating Our Partners at Easton Area High School Strong relationships are the foundation of meaningful impact. For nearly a decade, we have had the privilege of…