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National Organizations

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Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) is the largest nationwide anti-sexual assault organization. They provide a national phone hotline and are also in the process of developing an online hotline for survivors of sexual violence. Their website provides many resources regarding assistance after a sexual assault and contact information for sexual trauma centers in their community.
National Children's Alliance Excerpt from http://www.nca-online.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=3985:

"National Children's Alliance is a nationwide not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of severe child abuse. NCA is a membership organization providing services to Children's Advocacy Centers, multidisciplinary teams, and professionals across the country.

Children's Advocacy Centers offer a new way of serving abused children through a comprehensive approach to services for victims and their families. These programs are designed by professionals and volunteers responding to the needs of their own communities. Children's Advocacy Centers stress coordination of investigation and intervention services by bringing together professionals and agencies as a multidisciplinary team to create a child-focused approach to child abuse cases. The goal is to ensure that children are not revictimized by the very system designed to protect them."

( It is also important to note here that our Child Advocacy Center is an NCA accredited center.)
Prevent Child Abuse America Excerpt from: http://www.preventchildabuse.org/about_us/index.shtml:

" Prevent Child Abuse America has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children. Working with our chapters, we provide leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at both the national and local levels. With the help of our state chapters and concerned individuals like you we're valuing children, strengthening families and engaging communities nationwide."
Parents Anonymous Inc. Excerpt from http://www.parentsanonymous.org/pahtml/paAbout.html:

"Parents Anonymous Inc. is the nation’s oldest child abuse prevention organization, dedicated to strengthening families and building caring communities that support safe and nurturing homes for all children."



State Organizations

Website Description
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) Excerpt from http://www.sccadvasa.org/about.aspx:

"SCCADVASA (South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault) is a statewide coalition of all domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina. Since 1981, they have been an advocacy leader in representing the critical needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault."
South Carolina Department of Social Services Excerpt from: http://www.state.sc.us/dss/:

"The mission of the South Carolina Department of Social Services is to ensure the safety and health of children and adults who cannot protect themselves, and to assist those in need of food assistance and temporary financial assistance while transitioning into employment."
Safe Harbor South Carolina Safe Harbor provides temporary safe shelter for victims of family violence and their children. They train and educate the general public, parents and children, and professionals who deal with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. In addition, Safe Harbor coordinates a sustained effort to alleviate the escalating and devastating problem of family violence in our community.
Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina (PCASC) Excerpt from http://www.pcasc.org/aboutus.html:

"Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina envisions a state in which every child is free from maltreatment, safely nurtured in a loving family; a state in which every community is committed to the safety and well-being of children; a state where this commitment is demonstrated in policies and actions that place the needs of children first."
Parents Anonymous of South Carolina Excerpt from http://www.parentsanonymousofsouthcarolina.org: A private non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and empowering communities in the state of South Carolina.



Local Organizations

Website Description
Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Website connects you to all resources provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. The website provides answers to many “How To” questions that crime victims may have.
Oconee County Sheriff's Office Website provides all the resources and programs available to victims in the Oconee County community. Also gives contact information about the Victims Advocates at the Sheriff’s office.
Anderson City Police Department Presents all the services available from the Anderson City Police Department for Anderson County residents. This website also has a page dedicated to connecting victims with the victims advocate for the police department.
Pendleton Police Department Provides an overview of the services that the Pendleton Police Department provides to the Pendleton community.