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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence (DV) is a pattern of behaviors and tactics used to gain power and control over another person. DV occurs in all types of relationships, families, and various socio-economic backgrounds.  

  

Types of Domestic Violence:

  • Physical 
  • Sexual 
  • Psychological/emotional  
  • Verbal 
  • Financial 
  • Destruction of property and pets 

Crisis Line

We maintain a 24-hour crisis line at Safe Passage.  If you or someone you know is being abused, you do not have to face it alone. Safe Passage advocates are available to help, anytime, at  

803-329-2800

Toll-Free - 800-659-0977 

Domestic Violence services are available to residents of:

York County     |    Chester County     |     Lancaster County 

Advocacy

Support Groups

Advocacy

Advocates empower survivors with education, accompanying survivors to court; assisting with victim compensation forms and benefit applications; locating safe, affordable housing; identifying legal representation, etc.  

Therapy

Support Groups

Advocacy

We can provide food, personal care items, clothing, diapers, and laundry facilities. 

Non-diagnostic trauma counseling/crisis intervention therapy is provided to survivors of domestic violence, sexual trauma, and/or child abuse.     

Support Groups

Support Groups

Emergency Shelter

Support Groups are available weekly with in-person and virtual options.  For more information 

And registration, go to DVProgram@safepassagesc.org or call 803-992-1674. 

Emergency Shelter

Emergency Shelter

Emergency Shelter

We provide safe housing for survivors fleeing active danger.   

Necessities

Emergency Shelter

Necessities

We can provide food, personal care items, clothing, diapers, and laundry facilities. 

Referrals

Emergency Shelter

Necessities

We assist survivors by providing referrals to free or low-cost health, medical, housing, or legal services in the community.   

 If warning signs are happening in your relationship, even if your partner has not hit you (yet), this is abuse. Control, jealousy, and isolation are not love. Abusive behavior will not change — no matter how hard you try or how much you love them. This individual may seem like your dream come true, but soon, they will become your worst nightmare. You deserve better. You deserve to be safe and respected. And you deserve real love, not control.  

Emergency Shelter

 Our emergency shelter provides survivors, their children, and their vulnerable family members with: 

  • A safe, clean, comfortable place to recover from the physical and emotional wounds of domestic violence for up to 60+ days. 
  • Transportation to necessary appointments (depending on availability of staff). 
  • Meals and snacks. 
  • Clothing and toiletries. 
  • Crisis counseling, advocacy, and life skills training. 


 In order to qualify for placement, the person must: 

  

  • Be a resident of York, Chester, or Lancaster County in South Carolina
  • Must be in imminent and immediate danger of further abuse from intimate partner Have been physically abused or threatened with physical abuse with a past history of physical abuse by a spouse, a common law spouse, an ex-spouse, or a live-in partner
  • At least 18 years old or older

Our shelter is available to all survivors experiencing imminent danger!

Our emergency shelter is a six bedroom, seven bath one-story home able that can comfortably accommodate up to 24 adults and children.  Additional space is available in emergencies.  

Additional guidelines:

 

  • A resident must be able to care for themselves and their dependent children. 
  • A resident must be able to participate in individual and group activities. 
  • A resident must be able to live in a communal setting. 
  • A resident must be able to emotionally function in the shelter setting. 
  • A resident must be able to follow house rules, participate in shelter contributions “chores” and adhere to shelter safe hours “curfew”. 
  • The victim must directly request shelter placement on their own. 

Domestic Violence Information & Statistics

S.C. Domestic Violence Abuse Information

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized in October in the United States.

Despite the drop in ranking, South Carolina continues to place in the top 10 states in the nation and has done so since these reports were first issued. "South Carolina Ranks #5 in the Nation for Women Killed by Men" as sited by

This report is based on information obtained from the most recent Supplementary Homicide Report (SHI) data submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The numbers for 2014 are the most recent statistics available, and the ranking is calculated according to the homicide rate per 100,000 people in the state.


43 females were murdered by males in South Carolina in 2014, a total of 1.73 per 100,000. Two of the victims were less than 18 years old.  Six of the female homicide victims were 65 years of age or older, and the average homicide victim age was 44 years old. Of these victims, 18 were black and 25 were white.

For those homicides in which the victim to offender relationship could be identified, 93% of reported homicides (37 out of 40) were murdered by someone they knew. Of the homicide victims who knew their offenders, 62% (23 victims) were wives, common-law wives, ex-wives, or girlfriends of the offenders.


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT GROUPS

Safe Passage, Inc. hosts a weekly educational support group for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors. These groups are free of cost, and you do not have to be a client of Safe Passage, Inc. to participate in either group. Childcare may also be provided, as long as it is specified beforehand. 

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Safe Passage Inc,

104 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Toll-Free: 800-659-0977

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