The graduates of the January volunteer training are shown below. Graduates must complete and intensive 25 hour training program to become certified to become a victim advocate and respond to the local emergency departments.
Rachel Robinson – Victim advocate, Kayla Cordero – victim advocate, Jackie Smith – Office support and Deanna Kelly – staff member
A big shout out to these wonderful ladies!!
Beyond Abuse was recently awarded a $4000 grant from the Greenwood County Community Foundation. The funds will allow therapists to be formally trained in Protection Clarification Therapy (PCT). PCT helps strengthen the role and responsibility of the non-offending caregiver in the outcome for the child victims.
pictured below:
Lisa Tolbert – Beyond Abuse – Board VP, Mary Woodiwiss- GCCF, Cathy Miller-Beyond Abuse, Jeff Smith-GCCF
On Dec. 29, 2016 Chief Mark Hall and Sgt. Cynthia Kennedy with the Abbeville Police Dept. presented the agency with a check for $500 from the proceeds of the November “No Shave” challenge. A big THANK YOU to our supporters and service partners in Abbeville!!!
The Children’s Center staff collected stuffed animals during the month of December for donation to Beyond Abuse. Children receiving services at the agency are allowed to select a stuffed animal from “The Teddy Bear Closet”. A big Thanks to our friends at The Children’s Center for thinking of us this holiday season.
Executive Director, Cathy Miller and Board President, Travis Dover greeted dozens of well wishers who attended the expansion announcement event on December 15th. Representatives from Self Regional Healthcare’s Community Outreach Committee, who funded the project, and Sertoma, the civic organization who sold the building to Beyond Abuse were on hand. A delegation from PTC, who’s drafting and design students created the redesign of the building attended. Solicitor David Stumbo attended the event and spoke about the need for the services provided by the agency. The expansion will double the forensic interview capacity as well as increase therapy services by 30%.
Members of the community joined in the celebration and sign unveiling as Beyond Abuse announce a major expansion on Dec. 15, 2016.
On Dec 16, 2016, Links at Stoney Point CEO Jim Medford presented a check for $5,000 to agency. Assisting in the presentation are representatives of Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation, Wesley Commons, and Chandler Construction, who helped sponsor The Women’s Health Classic held earlier this year. The proceeds of the event were used to support children’s & women’s health initiatives in Greenwood County.
Piedmont Technical College’s Lambda Chi Nu Nursing Honor Society recently collected and donated dozens of stuffed animals to Beyond Abuse. Children who receive services at the agency are allowed to select a stuffed animal from the “Teddy Bear” closet. Thanks to everyone who assisted with this effort.
Pictured L to R: Kristina Hill, President, Windy Asbill, Michelle Burns, & Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager for Beyond Abuse.
Our wonderful friends at Colgate took time out of their busy schedules to make some much needed improvements to the campus on Friday Nov. 4th, 2016. A big shout out to all who assisted that day. Thanks so much!!!
Beyond Abuse is looking for additional qualified handler/dog teams to be a part its Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program. Beyond Abuse has been providing AAT in house since May 2016 and is looking to expand the program due to its overwhelming success and increased need. This project is funded by SPF North America.
Beyond Abuse provides evidenced based therapy for both child and adult victims of sexual violence and child physical abuse victims. In attempts to avoid thinking about the trauma they have experienced, clients frequently reschedule or cancel appointments. The agency has been supplementing the current evidenced based therapy with AAT which will:
This program is only the second certified AAT program in South Carolina implemented by a Children’s Advocacy Center or Sexual Assault Center.
For more information and to find out whether you and your dog would be candidates to be a therapy team, contact Jessica Bell at Beyond Abuse at (864) 227-1623.
A big shout out to our latest volunteer graduates: Courtney Steward and Katie Haldeman
Beyond Abuse is a 501(c)(3) organization that is working to eradicate sexual violence and child abuse in our community. Our community support is vital, and our partnerships are strong. We are making a difference, thanks to you.
Greenwood:
(864) 227-1623
contact@beyondabuse.info