South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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.
SCCADVASA’s Executive Director, Sara Barber, recently appeared on Cumulus Media’s “Access Columbia” radio show with Kaylin Mozdzen to discuss the prevalence of domestic violence, the role of SCCADVASA as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina, and ways to get involved to end violence for someone you […]
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A report published by the Violence Policy Center (VPC) analyzing 2022 homicide data underscores South Carolina’s history of deadly violence against women with the state’s rate of female victims killed by males continuing to top the national average. The South Carolina data is part of a VPC nationwide study “When Men Murder Women: An Analysis […]
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Opinion Editorial written by Sara Barber published 10/3/2024 by The Post and Courier Last year, 20,000 adults and children experiencing domestic violence sought shelter or received support services from the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault’s member organizations across the state. When we think of domestic violence, many of us think it […]
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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 October 2024 E-Newsletter.
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This October, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) will join advocates, survivors, and supporters nationwide to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) with the goal of deepening individual and community involvement to help end domestic violence. One in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in […]
ViewThe 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 September 2024 E-Newsletter.
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