South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) are participating in a yearlong partnership with the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) on an initiative called South Carolina Speaks: Focus on Domestic Violence. SCETV and SCCADVASA will work together to raise awareness and educate the public over the next year through multiplatform coverage.
Through this partnership, SCETV will feature news stories, television and radio programming, and special events that explore the impact of domestic violence and sexual assault on individuals, families and communities in South Carolina. Coverage will also spotlight resources and support available to survivors, while uplifting the work of organizations across the state that provide critical services.
As the collective voice for prevention and advocacy in South Carolina, SCCADVASA provides training, resources, and policy guidance to strengthen services for survivors. Its 22 member organizations offer hotlines, free and confidential advocacy, safety planning, emergency shelter, counseling and other critical support for survivors, their children and families.
Programming and coverage related to the partnership will be featured across SCETV’s television, radio, digital and social platforms throughout the year. Additional information will be available on the SCETV website and sccadvasa.org.
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Luis-Alfredo Garcia/South Carolina Public RadioAbout half of the nation's domestic violence instances go unreported, according to a U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics survey. And just of fraction of the 32,338 reported in 2024 in South Carolina cases go to trial. -
zinkevych - stock.adobe.com/222787955DSS say that some of the deepest, most enduring trauma is inflicted on children who never receive a single physical mark. -
Domestic violence is a persistent, deadly crisis in South Carolina. New data confirm the state's rate of intimate partner violence continues to exceed the national average. -
Kristina ThackerSouth Carolina Public Radio is partnered with the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) for South Carolina Speaks.
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Putting an end to domestic abuse begins with identifying its various forms, which are not always physical. SCCADVASA's Sara Barber explains the nuances of domestic abuse, and how victims can safely plan to leave an abusive environment. -
According to the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), more than 30 thousand cases of intimate partner violence are reported each year in our state. Olivia’s case is among those.
