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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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 April 2024 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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This April, SCCADVASA will launch the “It’s Your Move” 2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign to encourage individuals to take action and make choices to prevent sexual violence.
“We all can make a move to prevent sexual violence,” said Sara Barber, SCCADVASA Executive Director. “Whether it’s talking openly with our children, especially our sons, about consent and healthy relationships, holding others accountable for language and behaviors that harm and degrade women, or having conversations with our partners about physical intimacy and boundaries.”
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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 upon by our state legislators and congressional delegation.
Throughout the legislative session, we publish updates on the latest information and developments.
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South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
1M 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 March 2024 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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SCCADVASA’s Executive Director, Sara Barber, was recently featured in a Mother Jones article detailing the challenges and uncertain legal landscape faced by advocates for pregnant victims of domestic and sexual violence across the country since the fall of Roe v Wade.
Homicide is a leading cause of death for pregnant people in the U.S. and abuse often starts and escalates during this time. Removing access to abortion care is devastating to victims.
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South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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SCCADVASA Executive Director, Sara Barber, partnered with high school students from the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO) to pen a commentary on how restrictions on books and education censorship policies causes harm to students instead of protecting them.
“Books that realistically illustrate the experiences of survivor violence are lifelines; they help readers recognize that what happened was abuse, wasn’t their fault and that support is available.”
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South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
3M 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 February 2024 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
3M ago
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 upon by our state legislators and congressional delegation.
Throughout the legislative session, we publish updates on the latest information and developments.
Want to receive these updates? Complete the form on ..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 December 2023 E-Newsletter ..read more
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
5M 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 2023 E-Newsletter ..read more