Sexual Assault Victim Services : How We Help : Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Sexual Assault Services

Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault.

One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18.

One in five women and one in 25 men will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime.

Turningpoint is dedicated to serving everyone who is seeking support for recent or past trauma.

Please contact our crisis line 24-hours a day, 365 days a year at 800-345-5104 to speak to an advocate and receive confidential support.

24-Hour Crisis Support

24-Hour Crisis Line

Our crisis line is staffed by trained advocates, 24-hours a day, every day. Call 1-800-345-5104 or 715-425-6751 if you need support.
Support Groups

Turningpoint offers support groups for victims and survivors of sexual violence.
Individual Support

Meet with an advocate one-on-one for more specialized support. For more information, contact Katie Ryan Niznik, Sexual Assault Services Director, at 715-425-6751, ext. 104 or katier@turningpoint-wi.org.
Crisis Support

After an assault, a Turningpoint advocate can go to the hospital or clinic to support you during an evidentiary exam. For support, call our crisis line at 1-800-345-5104 or 715-425-6751.
Legal System Advocacy

A legal advocate can help you file a restraining order, navigate the criminal justice system, and provide a list of attorneys.

If you were recently assaulted

You are not alone, and it was not your fault. Resources and support are available. Call the 24-hour crisis line at 715-425-6751 or 1-800-345-5104.

If the assault is ongoing

Turningpoint supports victims who are experiencing sexual trauma as a result of domestic violence, dating/intimate partner violence. We also provide resources to victims of trafficking. Call our crisis line at 1-800-345-5104 or 715-425-6751 to speak to an advocate.

If something happened in the past

Many things can trigger a past trauma. Turningpoint can support you and connect you to additional resources, including one-on-one advocacy and support groups. Call 1-800-345-5104 or 715-425-6751 to speak to an advocate.

Resources for Victims/Survivors

Content Warning: Please be aware that some of the following material may be upsetting to survivors. Although they are meant to be tools for healing, detailed accounts of sexual and intimate partner violence may cause distress. Please exercise caution when engaging with these resources and practice coping skills as needed.

The content listed below is not distributed or owned by Turningpoint but has been thoroughly reviewed through a trauma-informed and victim-centered lens. The information provided within these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of Turningpoint.

If you have questions about, feedback on, or want a recommendation for any of the resources, or if you would like additional support, please contact Turningpoint at 715-425-6751 and press '0' to speak with an advocate.

RESOURCES BY MEDIA TYPE

Books:

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good – adrienne marie brown

Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement – Tarana Burke

In Pursuit of Love: One Woman's Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant – Rebecca Bender

What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma – Stephanie Foo

The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Wendy Maltz

In the Dream House - Carmen Maria Machado

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies – Resmaa Menakem

Know My Name: A Memoir – Chanel Miller

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing – Bruce Perry and Oprah

The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love – Sonya Renee Taylor