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SCCADVASA The collective voice promoting prevention of domestic violence & sexual assault in South Carolina.

SCCADVASA is a statewide coalition of all domestic violence shelters and r**e crisis centers in South Carolina. Since 1981, we have been an advocacy leader in representing the critical needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

In partnership with the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, the Aiken Department of Public Safety is the third South...
10/12/2026

In partnership with the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, the Aiken Department of Public Safety is the third South Carolina jurisdiction to implement the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), an evidence-based screening tool that helps law enforcement assess a domestic violence victim’s risk of homicide or serious injury and connect them with support.

Last week, SCCADVASA Program Director for Systems Advocacy and Office Administration Charity Collier presented training to both organizations on implementing this lifesaving approach to help prevent domestic violence homicide. As the statewide coordinator, SCCADVASA partners with law enforcement agencies across South Carolina to expand use of the LAP.

Thank you to News 12 26 Augusta for highlighting this important partnership and the LAP’s impact: https://www.wrdw.com/2026/10/07/program-aiken-get-help-domestic-violence-victims-faster/

SCCADVASA was proud to support the Julie Valentine Center's “When Faith Hurts” conference this week as presenting sponso...
10/09/2026

SCCADVASA was proud to support the Julie Valentine Center's “When Faith Hurts” conference this week as presenting sponsor. The event aimed to empower members of faith communities and community partners to recognize and respond to child abuse and sexual assault.

The traveling “Sacred Space” Art Installation was also onsite. A collaboration between SCCADVASA, Aiken artist Wendelin Russell, and the Interfaith Partners of SC, the exhibit offers survivors of domestic and sexual violence a safe place to reflect on their stories and healing.

Visit SCCADVASA’s “Resources for Faith Communities” for additional information on how faith leaders can support survivors: sccadvasa.org/faithcommunities

✨ Lights shone from homes across South Carolina last night in support of survivors of domestic violence during SCCADVASA...
10/09/2026

✨ Lights shone from homes across South Carolina last night in support of survivors of domestic violence during SCCADVASA’s annual Porch Lights event.

Thanks to all who participated in helping to light the way for survivors and raise awareness of the devastating impact of domestic violence in our communities. 💜

Our Porch Lights campaign continues through October! Please consider donating to support SCCADVASA's work. Every gift makes a difference.

➡️ Give now: https://tinyurl.com/porchlights26

✨ Less than two weeks until ZiggFest! We hope you'll join us at Ziggy’s Pub for a family-friendly day of fun to help sup...
10/08/2026

✨ Less than two weeks until ZiggFest! We hope you'll join us at Ziggy’s Pub for a family-friendly day of fun to help support the work we do. 💜

Tonight, communities across South Carolina will shine bright in a show of support for domestic violence survivors during...
10/08/2026

Tonight, communities across South Carolina will shine bright in a show of support for domestic violence survivors during SCCADVASA’s Porch Lights. ✨

Join us by displaying your luminary kits, purple lights, lanterns, candles or other materials to light the way for survivors!

📷️ Take a photo of your lights and share it on social media. Tag and use the hashtag so that we can see and share your light.

Together, we can fill communities across South Carolina with visible messages of hope and support for survivors. 💜

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, f...
10/07/2026

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, and other abuse. Unhealthy and abusive behaviors often begin long before the abuse becomes physical.

➡️ Learn the signs: https://nnedv.org/content/red-flags-of-abuse/

This morning, SCCADVASA joined the SC Attorney General’s Office, organizations from across the state, survivors, and fam...
10/06/2026

This morning, SCCADVASA joined the SC Attorney General’s Office, organizations from across the state, survivors, and families of those lost to domestic violence for the 29th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony.

Forty victims of IPV homicide were memorialized at the event. As their names were read aloud, a cutout representing each person was brought onto the State House steps. An additional purple silhouette represented potential unknown victims.

Watch the ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QisVGDZTPdk

More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. report experiencing sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalkin...
10/05/2026

More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. report experiencing sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This means we all know someone who has experienced abuse.

✨ Be their light by visiting sccadvasa.org/get-help to learn about survivor support and resources in your community.

The allegations of a gang r**e at Cornell University are horrific, but with an estimated 1 in 3 women experiencing r**e ...
10/02/2026

The allegations of a gang r**e at Cornell University are horrific, but with an estimated 1 in 3 women experiencing r**e or sexual assault during their undergraduate years in college, this violence is devastatingly common.

While a recently filed lawsuit in relation to the incident alleges Jane Doe was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members, a total of 57 young men were included in a group chat that evening where messages about the ongoing assault were shared. Those men had an opportunity to speak up, intervene, or seek help. Instead, the vast majority of them chose to do nothing to stop it.

The outrage about this incident must not be allowed to fade away and be forgotten until the next one reaches public attention. Women are sexually assaulted every day in every community including yours. What are you going to do to help drive change and create a safer world?

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Cayce, SC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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