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Abuse, Neglect, and Foster Care
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Title 16 and Title 20: South Carolina's Statutes on Criminal Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Top 10 Things Lawyers Can Do About Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This web page lists 10 important activities lawyers can do to fight domestic violence in their communities.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Divorce and the Law
(Separate Website)
Brochure discussing grounds for divorce, family courts, separation, agreements, equitable division, custody and visitation, support, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Immigrants and Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Out-of-Home Abuse and Neglect Investigations
(Separate Website)
DSS is mandated by law to investigate reports of the abuse and neglect of children who reside in or receive care or supervision in residential institutions, foster homes and child care facilities
By: SC Department of Social Services
Questions to Ask Before You Hire An Attorney for a Domestic Violence or Family Law matter
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about hiring an attorney, fees and costs associated with taking legal action, and more.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sex Offender Registry
(Separate Website)
You may search the registry by name, city, county, or ZIP code.
By: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division
What Should I Do…?
(Separate Website)
Checklist for preventing and coping with sexual assault.
By: Sexual Assault Resource Center
You. Yes You.
(Separate Website)
A special brochure for Employees of DDSN and Contract Providers about preventing abuse.
By: SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Adoption Powerpoint A powerpoint about the adoption process and the different types of adoption.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Casa de Experanza
(Separate Website)
Our mission is to mobilize Latinas and
Latino communities to end domestic violence.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Safety Plan Are you in an abusive relationship? Plan ahead so you can leave safely
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Filing For An Order of Protection Manual
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Types of Domestic Violence Protection Orders of Protection vs. Restraining Orders
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Children Are Victims, Too
(Separate Website)
Domestic abuse affects children as well as adults. This page includes safety tips for children and suggestions for adults.
By: Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Forensic Interviews
(Separate Website)
Information on the importance of forensic interviews in child abuse situations.
By: Foothills Alliance
Forensic Medical Exams
(Separate Website)
Information on the importance of forensic medical exams in child abuse situations.
By: Foothills Alliance
Brochures on Domestic Violence and Safety for You and Your Children
(Separate Website)
This web site contains brochures with valuable information about domestic violence and safety planning for victims, their children, attorneys and advocates. The brochures are in PDF format and may be downloaded or printed out. The brochures are also available through the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221.
By: American Bar Association
Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: The Protection from Domestic Abuse Act is a law in South Carolina to protect wives and husbands, former spouses, children and other close relatives from physical harm, threat of harm or criminal sexual conduct by providing help through family court to get a protective order. Physical abuse occurs in various forms - being kicked, punched, slapped, shoved, sexually molested or harmed bodily in any way.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) through its Battered Spouse Program has provided assistance for victims of domestic violence for eighteen years. The program provides support for crisis intervention and prevention services to victims of family violence, their children and abusers through a network of community based nonprofit service providers.
By: SC Department of Social Services
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