Immigration and Domestic Violence
Legal Information
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Children Are Victims, Too
Domestic abuse affects children as well as adults. This page includes safety tips for children and suggestions for adults. Content Detail
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Domestic Violence
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. Content Detail
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DSS Services in Domestic Violence
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. Content Detail
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Domestic Violence Advocacy Program
What My Sister's House advocates do for domestic violence victims, and how to reach the advocates in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Content Detail
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Domestic Violence Resource Guide By County
PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
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Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
Whether or not you feel you are able to leave someone who is abusing you, there are things you can do to make you and your family safer. Content Detail
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Immigrant Women and Abuse
If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you. Content Detail
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Lawyer Referral Service Online
The Lawyer Referral Service Online provides a list of attorneys by county that participate in the Bar's LRS program. To find an attorney simply click the county in which you live and look for one that practices in the area of law concerning your question. Content Detail
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Rape Crisis Center: Emergency Room
What to do, and just as importantly, what NOT to do if you have been sexually assaulted. Content Detail
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Immigrant Resource Guide
Guide to finding cash assistance, domestic violence information, drug and alcohol services, food assistance, health care, housing, legal assistance, limited English proficiency services, and more. PDF document (may load slowly). Content Detail
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Unemployment Insurance for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Many victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking must leave work in order to protect themselves, their families, and their coworkers. A growing group of local and national advocates has encouraged making victims eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits when they are forced to leave their jobs because of their fear for their safety and that of their families. This fact sheet for advocates describes the issues and offers model language on domestic violence UI. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format. Content Detail
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Sex Offender Registry
You may search the registry by name, city, county, or ZIP code. Content Detail
