P Violence Against Women program in to combat the prevalence of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking and harassment in South Carolina. To meet the goals of the program, a director, a special prosecutor, program coordinator, and program assistant collaborate to implement the statewide program. Each training is catered to law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, victim advocates and other victim services providers.
Sign up to receive VAWA training updates by email. During this ceremony, wooden silhouettes represent the women and men who have died due to domestic violence in South Carolina during the preceding year. Attorney General Alan Wilson will read the name of each victim and the circumstances of their death.
As each name is read, volunteers or family members of the victim carry the silhouette and take a place on the State House steps. The event is open to the public. Register to Volunteer. Domestic Violence S. It is vital that the public understands the significant problem domestic violence poses to our communities.
The S. Violence Against Women program acts as a clearinghouse for DV statistics. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division graciously provides this office with data necessary to bring to the attention of the public the growing need for strong action against domestic violence. In , the domestic violence laws in South Carolina were changed to enact harsher punishment and penalties for perpetrators and provide greater protection for victims.
This was two years after the domestic violence laws changed. Our office is still diligently educating those in the criminal justice system on the new laws and changing prevalent perceptions of this crime. One of the goals of the S. P Violence Against Women program is to raise awareness about resources for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Our office works to achieve this goal by providing free posters to businesses, schools, police, counselors, hospitals, and other professionals.
