Directors Reconnect at WLC conference

Beyond Abuse former Executive Directors, Charlotte Ehney, Martha Busterna and Kris Burris recently reconnected with new ED Cathy Miller at the Women’s Leadership Conference Sept 16, 2014 which was held on the campus of Piedmont Technical College

 

 

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RAINN offers Help Room for Military Victims

Supporting Survivors in the Military 
  
RAINN offers a variety of resources for both staff and community to support survivors of sexual assault who are active duty military or transitioning service members.   
  
New group chat resource for survivors of sexual assault in the Military!
Safe HelpRoom is a group chat service provided through DOD Safe Helplinethat allows sexual assault survivors in the military to connect with, and support, one another in a moderated and secure online environment. 

Created based on direct visitor feedback and built to specifically take into consideration the ever changing lives of military service members, Safe HelpRoom is open twice a week for two hours. Each session has a moderator who can help keep the conversation focused and a reviewer that ensures all participants adhere to some basic ground rules.
If you might benefit from talking with peers, visit safehelproom.org for session times and additional information. The service is free and no reservation is necessary. 

2013 Agency Statistics Posted

Clinical Services CY 2013
Initial Assessments 159
Counseling Sessions 1288
Emergency Dept responses 35
Childrens Advocacy CY 2013
Intakes 238
Forensic interviews 160
Medical Exams 68
Family Advocacy Sessions 109
Education/Awareness CY 2013
Sessions 330
Attendees 7076

Ballentine Ford Lincoln makes donation

Bal Ballentine with George Ballentine Ford, Lincoln, Inc presented Beyond Abuse’s Executive Director, Cathy Miller a check for $1800 on September 11, 2014.  The donation was made possible by Ballentine Ford’s annual August fundraiser where a buyer could select a charity to receive a $200 donation for each new or used vehicle purchased.  Thank you to Bal and his staff and thank you to the community for your support.

 

 

Ballentine Ford

 

 

 

Day of Unity Aug 30 2014

8/30/2014

No, this is not Angel, but our own Yello Dyno taking a break from the hot sun at the recent Day of Unity held at the Brewer Complex here in Greenwood, SC.  Great way for us to increase awareness about our programs with the local community.  Thanks to Angel for representing us and enduring the heat.

 

 

 

day of unity Yellow Dyno Aug 30 2014

Walmart Donation

Laura Kazee, Director FI and HR accepts a gift card from Walmart employee Vanessa on Aug 25, 2014.

 

 

 

 

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Great turnout!!!

The weather was perfect and the turnout was overwhelming at our Re-dedication on Aug13, 2014.  A special thanks to Mayor Adams, Rep. Riley, and Senator Nicholson for taking an active part in the ceremony.

 

 

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Beyond Abuse participates in Parents Expo

Staff members Keller Ridgeway, Allison Parris, and Angel Thompson man the booth at the Parents Expo held Aug 9,2014 in Greenwood.

 

 

parent Expo Aug 2014

Beyond Abuse conducts training for Emergency Dept at Self Regional Healthcare

Staff members, Jessica Bell and Charlotte Ehney conducted training on July 31, 2014 for the Emergency Department staff at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.

The topic was Acute Rape Kits and Mandated Reporting

SELF training Aug 2014 - jessica

 

 

 

Re-Dedication Ceremony to be held Wed August 13, 2014