An Anne Arundel County man now faces a 15-count federal indictment for his role in a sex trafficking ring based in the Philippines. Philip Andrew Turner, 46, is charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a child, four counts of coercion and enticement, three...
Sex trafficking operation at troubled Baltimore County hotel leads to rescues, arrests
Two girls were rescued and two men were arrested for human trafficking after an undercover investigation connected to a troubled Baltimore County hotel, which had been the site of several other police responses. Deion Taurence Philip, 32, from New York, and Antoine...
Is Cheating Abuse? The Role of Infidelity and Accusations in Domestic Abuse
Key Takeaways: Cheating as control: In relationships with abusive partners, infidelity is often a deliberate tactic to dominate and degrade the survivor. Accusations as manipulation: False claims of cheating keep survivors off-balance and dependent on the abuser. When...
New family center honors 4-year-old killed in Baltimore County domestic shooting
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Monday, a victim of a heart-wrenching domestic violence case in Baltimore County will be honored with the opening of a new resource center. On Christmas Eve, police said Mark Jones shot his wife and 1-year-old...
Domestic violence center named after 4-year-old boy shot and killed by father
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Too many times domestic violence ends in tragedy. That was the case of 4-year-old Jacobi Jones. But a new center in Dundalk is making sure his name will always be synonymous with hope. It was on Christmas Eve last year in Rosedale. A day that...
Baltimore’s Turnaround Inc. opens new center to combat domestic violence
Amanda Rodriguez, CEO of Turnaround Inc., said, “Turnaround is the Rape crisis and domestic violence center for Baltimore County and City. We serve about 5000 people a year through direct service at our centers.” The new location is strategically placed in an area with a high incidence of domestic violence, offering many services…
Police make arrest in connection with sex trafficking case; Urge other victims to come forward
TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County announced the arrest of a man whom they linked to a sex trafficking case involving multiple juveniles. Ricardo Sawyer, 38, was arrested and has been charged with multiple counts of rape, multiple counts of second-degree assault and other...
TURNAROUND IN THE NEWS!
TurnAround’s Chief Communications Officer, JEAN HENNINGSEN, and Director of Programs TANIA ARAYA @ this morning WJZ 13 News! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Take a proactive step and learn the domestic violence lethality indicators. It could make a...
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TurnAround’s 15th Annual Purple Poetry Book Release Party
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on Friday, October 18, 2024, join us as TurnAround, Inc. presents the release of the 15th annual Purple Poetry Book featuring original poetry and artwork by survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and...






