South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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Since 1981, SCCADVASA has been a leader in representing the critical needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and is a pivotal voice in violence prevention. We advance our work through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Through advocacy, collaboration, and prevention education, we can provide equitable resources and inspire transformative cultural change.
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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SCCADVASA works proactively to increase the awareness of how laws and policies impact the lives and healing of survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Our policy focus areas are determined by our member organizations’ experience of emerging and ongoing needs at the community level. SCCADVASA strives to make sure these needs are heard, understood, and acted ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
2M ago
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault serves as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina. The Monthly Digest is a roundup of events, resources, and all SCCADVASA has to offer. Click here to read the January 2025 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault serves as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina. The Monthly Digest is a roundup of events, resources, and all SCCADVASA has to offer. Click here to read the December 2024 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
4M ago
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault serves as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina. The Monthly Digest is a roundup of events, resources, and all SCCADVASA has to offer. Click here to read the November 2024 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
5M ago
SCCADVASA’s Executive Director, Sara Barber, recently appeared on Cumulus Media’s “Access Columbia” radio show with Kaylin Mozdzen to discuss the prevalence of domestic violence, the role of SCCADVASA as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina, and ways to get involved to end violence for someone you ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
5M ago
A report published by the Violence Policy Center (VPC) analyzing 2022 homicide data underscores South Carolina’s history of deadly violence against women with the state’s rate of female victims killed by males continuing to top the national average. The South Carolina data is part of a VPC nationwide study “When Men Murder Women: An Analysis ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
6M ago
Opinion Editorial written by Sara Barber published 10/3/2024 by The Post and Courier Last year, 20,000 adults and children experiencing domestic violence sought shelter or received support services from the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault’s member organizations across the state. When we think of domestic violence, many of us think it ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
6M ago
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault serves as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina. The Monthly Digest is a roundup of events, resources, and all SCCADVASA has to offer. Click here to read the October 2024 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
6M ago
This October, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) will join advocates, survivors, and supporters nationwide to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) with the goal of deepening individual and community involvement to help end domestic violence. One in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
6M ago
On September 7, members of #teamSCCADVASA and bilingual victim advocates from our Member Organizations participated in the inaugural Bilingual Officer & Victim Advocate Training sponsored by the SC Language Access in the Justice System Team. SCCADVASA is proud to have been a part of the planning team for this groundbreaking event and is grateful for ..read more