Black Women Are Staying Silent: Why some Black women feel like they can’t disclose domestic violence
Apr 09, 2018 By Amanda Kippert Domesticshelters.org When someone decides to threaten, stalk, harass or abuse his or her partner, what might that victim do? The answer seems obvious to many of us: Tell someone. Tell a family member,...
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United Way 2-1-1 for assistance with Eviction Prevention or Electric Bill Assistance
Links: SC211Brochure_English SC211Brochure_Spanish Rent Assistance link Electric Assistance link What is 2-1-1? 2-1-1 is an easy to remember, three digit telephone number that connects people with important community services to meet everyday needs and the immediate needs of people...
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How to Spot a Signal for Help, and How to Respond Learn smart responses to help someone while ensuring their safety
domesticshelters.org – Oct 28, 2020 – By Allison Thomas Help is available for survivors of abuse, but it isn’t always easy (or even possible) to reach out when they need it the most. For example, calling a hotline...
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Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience
Whether you’re facing a global or personal crisis—or a mix of both—building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy the better days to come. Experiencing hardship and adversity Lately, the world seems to be lurching...
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When Men Murder Women: SC Ranks 11th
Violence Policy Center ~ www.vpc.org An Analysis of 2018 Homicide Data ~ September 2020 INTRODUCTION Intimate partner violence against women is all too common and takes many forms.1 The most serious is homicide by an intimate partner.2 Guns can...
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SC domestic violence trend is hopeful but problem is still with us
The Post and Courier Editorial Opinion Piece: September 24, 2020 The fact that South Carolina dropped out of the Top 10 worst states for women killed by men is a positive sign. Any progress in moving down that shameful...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
This month we come together to raise awareness and work with others across the nation in an effort to end domestic violence, and today the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) officially launch the “Peace by Piece” campaign, utilizing the image of...
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16th Annual Intimate Partner Violence…United We Stand
United We Stand. . .Putting the Pieces Together 16th Annual Interpersonal Violence Conference Featured Speaker Lt. Mark Wynn (ret.) Owner/Operator: Wynn Consulting Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Training and Consulting Topics Making the Law Keeps Its Promise Finding and...
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Auction For A Cause is Virtual this year!!!
Auction For A Cause is going Virtual this year!!! The 27th annual event will go live on November 1, 2020 after 12pm with viewing all week and bidding which goes until 9pm on November 6, 2020. We will add...
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In historic first, SC no longer top 10 state for women killed by men
By Sara Coello scoello@postandcourier.com Sep 23, 2020 Updated Sep 24, 2020 For the first time since national researchers began tracking data in 1996, South Carolina no longer holds a top-10 spot in the list of states where women are killed by...
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