What are the effects of family violence on society?
• Increased crime • Increased medical, legal, police and counseling costs • Cost of Incarceration • Decreased quality of life • Community problems: crime, drugs, alcohol, abuse, runaway teens and suicide. Can Turning Point help victims find an attorney? Turning point has a good working relationship with legal aid and area attorneys. We have a listing of attorneys who will take cases pro bono (free) or at a reduced rate. They will also work with victims to set up a payment plan. What rights do victims have regarding child custody? Turning Point has access to the latest statues regarding custody rights. For example, according to the Ohio Revised Code Section 3109.42, an unmarried female who gives birth to a child is the sole residential parent and legal custodian of the child until a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order designating another person. How can the victim keep the abuser away from her/him? Turning Point can explain the difference between the various types of protect
