Domestic Violence Assistance

Our Mission

To provide household furnishings to domestic violence victims and their children.
To give out information and other helpful services.
To promote abuse-free relationships.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2006

South Carolina is ranked #7 in the nation for the number of deaths which involve men killing women due to domestic violence

There were 50 known deaths due to domestic violence

South Carolina had 4,144 women and children living in domestic violence shelters

355 women were turned away at domestic violence shelters due to lack of shelter space

The Attorney General's Pro Bono Program has prosecuted 2,300 domestic violence cases with a 70% conviction rate

17,812 women received non-shelter services

2,519 children received non-shelter services

There were 20,030 calls answered at Crisis Lines