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Who Is Dr. Angela Davis? Angela Davis is a renowned Black activist, scholar, and author whose work has shaped movements for racial justice, gender equity, and the prevention of violence for more than five decades. Rising to prominence in the late 1960s and 1970s, she became known for challenging systemic racism, mass incarceration, and the ways violence is embedded in social and political systems.
As a professor and lifelong organizer, Davis has consistently centered the experiences of Black women and marginalized communities, asking critical questions about how society defines safety, accountability, and justice. Her work emphasizes that true safety cannot rely solely on punishment, but must include prevention, dignity, healing, and community care. One of her most well-known quotes captures this approach to change: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” Why Her Work Matters to Ending Violence
Angela Davis reminds us that ending violence requires more than responding after harm occurs, it requires transforming the conditions that allow harm to continue. Her work challenges us to expand how we think about safety and prevention, especially for those most impacted by systemic inequality.
As we recognize Black History Month and continue conversations during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, her legacy invites us to reflect on how advocacy, education, and survivor-centered approaches can create safer, healthier relationships and communities for everyone. |
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What is Teen Dating Abuse? |
Did you know that 1 in 3 teens experience unhealthy relationships?
Teen dating abuse doesn’t always look like physical violence. It can show up through emotional manipulation, digital control, pressure, or isolation behaviors that are often normalized or overlooked.
Raising awareness helps teens recognize unhealthy patterns early, trust their instincts when something feels off, and understand that respect, safety, and choice are essential in any relationship. Click below to read more |
| Calling all middle and high school students in Lehigh and Northampton counties! We’re inviting teens to design an original sticker that promotes healthy relationships, empowerment, and teen dating violence prevention.
Your artwork could be featured in schools and shared across our community during Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month. Think creative. Think bold. Think meaningful. Click below to learn more, view guidelines, and submit your design! |
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The Power of Self-Love in Simple Acts |
Your choice to donate self-care items offers a profound gift: a moment of peace, self-love, and personal dignity. These items are more than simple comforts; they are tools that empower individuals to reclaim their well-being on their own terms. Your donation helps restore the fundamental choice to care for oneself, nurturing a sense of hope, self-worth, and compassion that can last far beyond the moment it’s received.
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Empowerment begins with knowledge.
We invite you to take a stand against domestic and intimate partner abuse by participating in any of our upcoming community training opportunities. These sessions are designed to equip you with valuable insights, resources, and skills to create a safer and more supportive environment for everyone! Visit our Events Calendar to learn more and to access the details for each event. |
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ASK MS. G - FEBRUARY QUESTIONS |
This month’s questions are in! Here’s a preview of what students are asking: - How do you let someone know they’re in an unhealthy relationship without making them mad or pushing them away?
- How do you get out of a toxic relationship with family when you live with them?
- How do you improve a toxic relationship when you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to change?
Want to see Ms. G’s answers?
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We couldn’t do the work we do without the incredible volunteers who give their time, talents, and heart to our work. Our agency is strongest when our community is involved, and there are so many meaningful ways for individuals to use their unique skills to support survivors and help create a safer Lehigh Valley.
We’re deeply grateful for everyone who supports us in ways big and small. Together, our collective efforts allow us to serve, advocate, and grow.
Whether you're passionate about direct client service, such as co-facilitating an empowerment group, or can provide administrative support, such as data entry or envelope stuffing, to growing our reach in the community by sitting on our Board of Directors or various committee; if you feel called to help, there are many ways to get involved. |
Building Safer Workplaces Starts with Education |
Creating a safe, informed, and supportive workplace benefits everyone. Turning Point of Lehigh Valley’s Workplace Training equips employers, managers, and staff with the knowledge and tools to recognize warning signs of domestic and intimate partner abuse, respond appropriately to disclosures, and foster a trauma-informed work environment. Our trainings are tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization and emphasize safety, prevention, and practical strategies that empower workplaces to support employees while reducing risk and liability. Investing in this training demonstrates a commitment to employee well-being, equity, and community safety. To learn more or schedule a training, click the link below.
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Give a Room. Give Safety.
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When safety can’t wait, choice shouldn’t have to.
Guided by survivors’ voices, we transformed how safety begins. Our Survivor-Centered Housing model connects Safe Hoteling and New Beginnings into one seamless journey from crisis to stability. It is more than shelter. It is freedom with dignity. Survivors choose where to heal, stay near their children’s schools, keep their jobs, and rebuild their lives on their own terms. Each survivor has one advocate walking beside them every step of the way until safety becomes independence.
Why It Matters:
Every night, survivors arrive with nothing but the clothes they’re wearing. Your gift places them in Safe Hoteling, a private room where they can breathe, rest, and begin planning their next steps.
“The housing search was tough and discouraging but my advocate stayed with me every step of the way. She believed in me, motivated me, and showed up more than I ever expected. Now I’ve been stably housed for two years, have a good job, and even earned a promotion. My life has completely changed. Turning Point is doing it right.” — Graduate of New Beginnings
$100 = 1 safe night for a survivor fleeing abuse.
Your Choice Today Defines Their Tomorrow. |
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444 E. Susquehanna St.
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-0530 24 HR Helpline (610) 437-3369 |
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