SCCADVASA News & Updates

Below you will find news and updates from both SCCADVASA and our member organizations. You will also find policy action alerts, legislative updates, monthly newsletters, op-eds, press releases and more.

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SCCADVASA Joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to Host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits

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#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C., May 10, 2023 – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that advocates for the end of violence against Native women. It also seeks to draw attention to the high rates of disappearances and murders […]

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Nationally Acclaimed Authors join SCCADVASA for Workshop on Responding to Sexual Assault & Creating Community Equity

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On Tuesday, May 9th, the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), elected officials, community partners, victims of crime, and their families and friends will rally at the South Carolina State House to raise awareness about the barriers faced by victims of violent crime throughout the Palmetto State. 

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Leading South Carolina Victims’ Rights Organizations Host 2nd Annual Victims Matter Rally at S.C. State House

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On Tuesday, May 9th, the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), elected officials, community partners, victims of crime, and their families and friends will rally at the South Carolina State House to raise awareness about the barriers faced by victims of violent crime throughout the Palmetto State. 

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Commentary: Embrace awkward conversations to help end sexual violence

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Opinion Editorial written by Sara Barber published 3/31/2023 by The Post and Courier  As our state and country experience continued disagreements on which books should be available to children, what topics should be discussed in schools and what curriculum should be taught, we share a deep concern that the trend of increased censorship will not […]

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SCCADVASA Launches “Talk About It” Campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023

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March 27, 2023 (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), South Carolina’s leading voice for the prevention of sexual and domestic violence, launches the “Talk About It” campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2023.  SAAM takes place during the month of April to increase public awareness about sexual […]

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Sara Barber featured in CanvasRebel

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SCCADVASA Executive Director Sara Barber was recently featured in CanvasRebel, a publication dedicated to sharing stories that matter. In the story, Sara shares how she got into this work, resilience, and what it takes to succeed in the world of victim advocacy. *Partial excerpt below. As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve […]

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