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COUNTY MAP


Below is the state map presented by counties. Click on a county to find information about available VictimsVoice Partner Members.

Abbeville Aiken Allendale Anderson Bamberg Barnwell Beaufort Berkeley Calhoun Charleston Cherokee Chester Chesterfield Clarendon Colleton Darlington Dillon Dorchester Edgefield Fairfield Florence Georgetown Greenville Greenwood Hampton Horry Jasper Kershaw Lancaster Laurens Lee Lexington Marion Marlboro McCormick Newberry Oconee Orangeburg Pickens Richland Saluda Spartanburg Sumter Union Williamsburg York

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The VictimsVoice Partners below will provide a 1-year license for the VictimsVoice tool at no cost. Click their links for information on their area of specialty, location, and how to best reach out to them.

VictimsVoice Partner Members - South Carolina

Catapult Outreach

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Advocacy lifeline to anyone in an abusive relationship.

We have community-based programs provide confidential services to victims, helping them navigate the court system and strategize for their safety. Community advocates...

Laurens County Safe Home

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Laurens County SAFE Home, “Safe Home”, provides 24-hour services for victims of domestic violence. Our mission is to provide a  safe  place for victims of domestic violence to find comfort,...

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STATE LAWS & POLICIES


Below are policies and laws that directly affect those suffering from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. Click below to view the details of each category.

What are “Rules of Evidence” and why does it matter?

State Rules of Evidence are the rules that tell the state courts what evidence may be considered admissible and what may not. Generally speaking, it is the state legislature that creates these rules.

What is the “Victims’ Bill Of Rights” and why does it matter?

A crime victim has the following rights under 42 U.S.C. § 10606(b):

  • The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender.
  • The right to be notified of court proceedings.
  • The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
  • The right to confer with [an] attorney for the Government in the case.
  • The right to restitution.
  • The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Below are laws and policies that directly affect those suffering from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. Click below to view the details of each category.

Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: SC

SOUTH CAROLINA allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will...
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: SC

Hands holding phones that spell, "Can I Record?"SOUTH CAROLINA is considered a One-Party Consent State , in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission.

BUT...

There are circumstances and spaces that...


*Information in the "Policy" section does not constitute as legal advice. Please consult an attorney for any and all legal advice.
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