Turning Point
La'Portia Jackson, MPH, is a dedicated professional in the field of public health with extensive experience in sexual assault prevention and community engagement. Currently serving as a Sexual Assault and Community Engagement Specialist at Turning Point since December 2022, La'Portia previously held positions as a Volunteer Advocate at YWCA West Central Michigan and an intern at the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health, where responsibilities included research and the creation of educational materials. La'Portia earned a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Valley State University.
Turning Point
Turning Point provides comprehensive, free, and confidential programs for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and the community. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, housing, trauma advocacy/counseling, personal protection order assistance, legal advocacy, forensic nurse exams, first response advocacy, prevention, and community education. Second Hand Rose, another Turning Point service, provides survivors with gently used items while providing an opportunity for the community to donate and shop. Serving Metro Detroit for 41 years, Turning Point has helped over 100,000 survivors. Visit www.turningpointmacomb.org for more information. Vision: Our vision is a just and equitable society free of domestic and sexual violence. Mission: Turning Point empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence.