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Prisoners' Rights, Prison Conditions
Keep America Safe and Free
(Separate Website)
The ACLU Campaign to Defend the Constitution
The urgency in our campaign to keep America both safe and free has never been greater as more than 150 sections of the Patriot Act are set to expire or "sunset" unless Congress votes to reauthorize, and expand, the bill. Resources on this page will help to educate yourself and others about what's at stake with the sunsets and to take action to preserve the checks and balances that shield our fundamental freedoms from excessive government power.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Prisons
(Separate Website)
Over the past 30 years, prison has occupied an increasingly dominant role in American crime policy. The burgeoning U.S. prison population that now tops 2 million arose from decades of policies that toughened sentencing laws and emphasized an American war on drugs.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Standing Up for Victims, Communities and Taxpayers
(Separate Website)
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to providing motivated offenders with the opportunity to succeed - but only in the framework of public safety. We work to make offenders taxpayers rather than tax burdens and focus extensively on preserving the rights of victims and restoring their quality of life.
By: SC Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services
Your Rights Upon Arrest
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: Once you have been arrested, you have the right to remain silent. That means you do not have to answer any questions or make any statements to the police or to anyone. Although you may wish to make a statement at a later time, do not make this decision without talking to a lawyer.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Children's Law: List of Online Publications
(Separate Website)
Long list of online resources offered by various organizations for topics within Children's Law, directed at the layperson as well as attorneys and judicial officials. Most resources are in PDF format and may load slowly.
By: USC Children's Law Office
Children's Law: List of Written Resources
(Separate Website)
South Carolina residents may order publications on line (excluding manuals). Out of state practitioners may call 803.777.1646 for price information. A link to the online order form appears at the end of the resource list.
By: USC Children's Law Office
Cyber Safety (The NetSmartz Workshop)
(Separate Website)
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
By: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
How Do I Report Suspected Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
By: Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
School Expulsion Brochure
(Separate Website)
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
School Attendance Brochure
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
Teen Law 101 - School Laws
(Separate Website)
Teen Law 101: Find information here about truancy, suspension, expulsion, disrupting class, pagers and cell phones, and searches.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
State Office of Victim Assistance - SOVA in the Schools
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: State Office of Victim Assistance
Student Expulsion Brochure
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
What Are the Signals of Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
Checklist of potential signals that a child is being abused.
By: Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
What Is Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
Descriptive discussion of different actions classified as child abuse.
By: Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
Domestic Violence Advocacy Program
(Separate Website)
What My Sister's House advocates do for domestic violence victims, and how to reach the advocates in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties.
By: My Sister's House, Inc.
Domestic Violence Safety Plan
(Separate Website)
Checklist for escaping from an abusive home environment.
By: My Sister's House, Inc.
Federal Domestic Violence Statutes / Offenses
(Separate Website)
This web page contains a list and a description of federal statutes that prohibit certain kinds of actions in connection with a domestic violence or stalking situation.
By: Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
If You Are Beaten or Threatened with Physical Abuse…
(Separate Website)
What to do if someone abuses or threatens to abuse you.
By: Sistercare, Inc.
Rape Crisis Center: Emergency Room
(Separate Website)
What to do, and just as importantly, what NOT to do if you have been sexually assaulted.
By: Foothills Alliance
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