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

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

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

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

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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From Victim to Survivor: The fight against domestic violence in Horry County

By Rachel Bogle Originally Published: Nov. 9, 2022 by WMBF News Investigates HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Around 20 people per minute are victims of intimate partner violence in the United States. That adds up to more than 10 million people each year. It can happen to anyone: your friend, a neighbor, a co-worker, or the person […]

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Why Housing Stability is Critical to Preventing Domestic Violence

This article was initially published in the Free Times during DVAM 2022 “Their first question is often, ‘why didn’t she leave?’” South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) Executive Director Sara Barber says this is a statement she hears often. “And really the answer to that is, ‘leave and go where?,’” Barber […]

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