Congratulations to our competitive BOD and BOV for their victory over agency staff in raising the most $$$$ in tips at our recent Mr. John’s Pizza night held Oct 22 2015. We collectively raised over $1100 for the operational needs of the agency which was higher than the amount raised in the previous year.
For a complete album of photos, visit our facebook page.
Wanda Mead, Founder of Survivors Finding Voice, speaks during her art exhibition held Oct 22 2015 at PTC. Wanda recognized the services provided by Beyond Abuse during her program. A big thank you to Wanda for helping us increase awareness of Child Abuse in our communities. For more information about Survivors Finding Voice, please visit her web site: www.survivorsfindingvoice.com.
Brenda Myers with the Children’s Law Center conducted training for staff and community on mandated reporting Oct 22 2015 at the Greenwood County Library. Approximately 45 people participated in the training. The training was coordinated by Children’s Advocacy Director, Charlotte Ehney.
During the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit process, victims’ often times have their clothing collected for evidence purposes. In order to increase the victim’s comfort, Beyond Abuse provides new sweat suits to victims to avoid victims having to wear paper hospital scrubs home from the hospital.
Please consider donating new sweat suits to help provide comfort to victims’ of sexual assault. Below you will find a list of the items most needed to restock our emergency clothing cabinets.
If you would like to donate please contact:
Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager
864-227-1623
ewise@beyondabuse.info
Charlotte Ehney, Children’s Advocacy Program Director, participated in the discussion panel for the Children’s Law Center training held at Lander University on Oct 14, 2015. The all day training was entitled “A Coordinated Response for Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse. Other panelists pictured below included Jennifer Coaxum, Ursula Best, Ken McBride, Solicitor David Stumbo, Mary Ann Stroupe, Charlotte Ehney, and Patsy Lightle.
Welcome our newest volunteers:
Pictured L to R: Gail Raines, Kayla Starnes, Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager, and LaShonda Goodwin
Congratulations for completing our rigorous 25 hour training program.
In September, Victim Advocates located throughout the state met in Columbia to learn from Yvette Roszell, SRCAC Outreach Coordinator. Ms. Roszell discussed trauma and the brain, the new NCA standards for Victim Advocates that will be effective in 2017, how to work optimally with your MDT, secondary traumatic stress and cultural competency. Beyond Abuse advocates, Amanda Crosby and Katelen Barger attended the training.
Check out these before and after photos! What a difference.
Lobby Before……..
After…….
Family Room before…… after…….
Many thanks to Countybank employees for participating in the United Way Day of Caring Sept 25,2015. We now have a fresh new look in our lobby and family room. Before and after pictures to be posted soon!
Beyond Abuse Board of Director’s member, Lisa Tolbert, got in on the action.
Team members: David D, Amie S, Lisa T, Austin P, Teresa L, David T and Franky M
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