South Carolina
Sumter Police Department’s Victim Assistance Unit
The Victim Advocates provide assistance to direct and indirect victims of violent crimes, domestic violence crimes, sex-related offenses, and crimes involving elder and juvenile abuse in Sumter County. They also provide counseling services, court accompaniment, and forensic interviews for victims. Our Victim Advocates have an abundance of resources and outreach programs available to assist victims during and after an investigation is completed.
Phone: (803) 436-2129
South Carolina Crime Victim Services
The mission of the Department of Crime Victim Compensation (DCVC) is to minimize the impact of crime in South Carolina by providing financial compensation to eligible crime victims and their families..
Phone: (803) 734-1900
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
Provide support services for victims of crime and to prevent future crimes through advocacy, education, public awareness, and technical assistance Provide immediate crisis intervention and emotional support to patients, ensuring safety and preventing retraumatization Assures victims are aware of community resources
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA)
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) serves as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina.
Phone: 803-256-2900
South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy
We are an independent state agency that examines, on a system-wide basis, the care and services other state agencies provide children. We also recommend improvements to the quality of those services through the development and promotion of a broad vision for statewide reform.
