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Outside Agency Descriptions continued <br /> 44. Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina <br /> Planned Parenthood of Orange and Durham Counties provides comprehensive reproductive <br /> health care services along with educational programs that enhance understanding of human <br /> sexuality. <br /> 45. Project Turn Around <br /> Project Turn Around (PTA) is a court diversionary program for first-time non-violent drug <br /> offenders. Program participants receive twelve months intensive supervision, during which time <br /> they are required to pay program fees and to be employed or in school, support themselves and <br /> any dependents, participate in drug counseling, have no further criminal charges and be drug <br /> free. At successful completion of the program, the court charges are dismissed. <br /> 46. Rape Crisis Center <br /> The Orange County Rape Crisis Center works to stop sexual violence and its impact through <br /> support, education, and advocacy. It does this through operation of 24-hour services, support <br /> groups, and community education throughout the county. <br /> 47. Senior Care of Orange County <br /> Senior Care of Orange County was created to provide a safe and enriching environment while <br /> offering social and health services to frail, disabled, and isolated older adults. The program <br /> provides respite and education for family members and caregivers with the primary goal of <br /> preventing or delaying the institutionalization of participants. <br /> 48. The Arc of Orange County <br /> The Arc of Orange County works with and for people who have/are at risk for developmental <br /> disabilities to promote full participation in all areas of life in our community. A portion of-the <br /> requested funds would be used for transportation costs for clients living in northern Orange <br /> County. The other half of their request would be spent on a new program initiative, Community <br /> Connections Prograni. This program will promote entrepreneurial abilities in clients by <br /> supporting and encouraging projects and activities that might lead to micro-enterprise projects. <br /> 49. The Women's Center <br /> The Women's Center offers information, education, referral and support services for women. <br /> These services include coordinating legal information, referrals to therapists, providing <br /> workshops and support groups, hosting the state's largest juried art show for women artists, as <br /> well as providing direct supportive services such as information and referral to area resources, <br /> consumer credit and basic budget counseling, career counseling, and a pregnancy and violence <br /> prevention program for at-risk adolescents and their families. <br /> 50. Triangle Radio Reading Service <br /> This agency broadcasts local and national newspapers and periodicals to elderly, visually and <br /> physically impaired, and handicapped residents of Orange County. <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br /> 29-10 <br />