Community Victim Assistance Program

      The Community Victim Assistance Program consists of community-based victim services to victims of domestic and sexual assault. In addition to the primary crisis center and the 24-hour crisis line, services are provided at satellite centers in Lake City, Kingstree, Marion, Darlington, Hartsville, Dillon, Bennettsville, and Chesterfield. Services are also provided on-site at two health clinics – Carver Community Center in Florence and at CareSouth Carolina in Society Hill. The Community Victim Assistance Program is also responsible for the recruitment and training of volunteers and providing community education and training to promote awareness on the issues.
Community Victim Assistance Services

Services offered as a part of the Community Victim Assistance Program include the following:

  • 24-hour crisis intervention
  • Walk-in service
  • Crisis counseling
  • Emergency shelter for victims of family violence
  • Medical and legal advocacy
  • Assistance finding legal or medical help and alternative housing
  • Support groups
  • Court accompaniment
  • Information and referral
  • Assistance with filing for Crime Victim's Compensation
  • County-based satellite centers
  • Community education and awareness
  • Training for professionals
  • Prevention programs
   
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