Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

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Beyond Abuse is very fortunate to have a dedicated pool of volunteer advocates which allow the agency to provide 24/7 crisis response to area hospitals.   A luncheon was held in their honor on Saturday April 21, 2018 as one of many Sexual Assault Awareness activities being held in the month of April.   Many thanks to all of our 35+ volunteers!

Greenwood County Volunteer of the Year – Rhetta Christian

Abbeville County Volunteer of the year – Tanesha Lee

Volunteer of the Year – Carrie Garner

 

 

Pictured in group photo:

Joy and Axel Edwards, AAT Team
Connie Dunlap, Client Services Vol
Shamar Holloway-Gilchrist, Vol Advocate
Tanesha Lee, Vol Advocate
Chris Frontera, Vol Advocate
Brittany Bush, Vol Advocate
Christine Watson, Vol Advocate
Varonica Crawford, Vol Advocate
Christina Franklin, Intern & Vol Advocate
Meshelle Wright, Vol Advocate
Rhetta Christian, Vol Advocate
Chantelle Richardson, Vol Advocate
Jessica Bell, Client Services Director

Presbyterian College – Walk a Mile in her Shoes

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Beyond Abuse participated in Presbyterian College’s “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” on Tues April 17, 2018.  The event raised awareness about the serious tragedy of violence against women. PC male students showed solidarity by walking in women’s high heels in an effort to protest sexual and gender based violence. The underlying idea of this playful event is that to understand someone else, you must walk a mile in their shoes.  Education Specialist, Melissa Macias represented the agency at this event.

I big thanks to all who participated in this event!

 

 

2018 Dancing with the Greenwood Stars a HUGE success

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Over 500 people attended what is now labeled “The Entertainment Event of the Year” in Greenwood County.

Many thanks to our dancers for making this a great night.  Congratulations to our Grand Champions, Sheree Hill and Brian Pinson!

 

 

For event pictures please visit the event website: www.GWDstars.com

 

 

Collaborative meeting held with Leath and Self Regional April 2018

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On Tuesday, April 10th Beyond Abuse’s Victim Services Manager, Elizabeth Wise, participated in a collaborative meeting at with Leath and Self Regional Emergency Care Center.  The purpose of the meeting was for each discipline to come together and discuss the process in providing best practice services to incarcerated inmates of sexual assault.  A tour was also taken for SC Department of Corrections (Leath and McCormick) to see the rooms used for sexual assault victims.

Those present and in picture include:

Patricia Yeldell-Warden, Leath

Jacquelynn Lewis- Associate Warden-Programs, Leath

Allison Glidewell- Associate Warden- Programs, McCormick

Tommy Farr-SCDC Police Services

Jeffrey Bowers-SCDC Police Services

John Barkley-SCDC PREA Coordinator

Ryan Phillips-SCDC Mental Health Professional

Nancie Bearden, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager-ECC Self Regional Healthcare

Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager-Beyond Abuse

Take Back the Night

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Beyond Abuse participated in Lander University’s Take Back the Night event to increase awareness of sexual assault. Hundreds participated in the event and supported students who shared their personal stories and let them know they are not alone!

 

Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) makes donation

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Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) presented Beyond Abuse with a grant for completion of security fencing around their facility. Beyond Abuse serves child and adult victims of sexual assault and provides prevention programs. From left to right are: Cathy Miller, Beyond Abuse executive director; Alison Romagnoli, Beyond Abuse director of accounting & human resources; Mary Woodiwiss, GCCF projects & grants manager; Jeff Smith, GCCF executive director.

Leath Correctional Training held Jan 2018

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Beyond Abuse staff and volunteers recently participated in orientation/training presented by Leath Correctional’s Associate Warden of Programs, Jacquelynn Lewis as part of our agreement to provide support and services to  inmates who may have been sexually assaulted.

Leath Orientation:
Back row L to R are Associate Warden of Programs Jacquelynn Lewis, Leslie Myers, Sydney Sutherland, Maria Roman, Dallas Thompson, & Meshelle Wright. Front row L to R are Carmen Pendergrass, Christine Watson, Jessica Bell, Brenda White, Christina Franklin, Deanna Kelly, Shakema Smith, Rhetta Christian, & Katelen Barger

 

 

Jan 2018 volunteer training – Welcomes 3 graduates

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Help us welcome the 3 newest graduates of our extensive 25 hour training program to the agency.

L to R are Christina Franklin-Intern; Meshelle Wright-Volunteer; and Dallas Thompson-Intern

 

Farewell to our long time friend – Charlotte Ehney

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How bittersweet to say goodbye to our Children’s Advocacy Program Director, Charlotte Ehney, who has decided to retire after 14 years of dedicated service to Beyond Abuse.   Her last day at the agency will be Friday Nov. 17, 2017.

Charlotte was instrumental in the creation and national accreditation of the Children’s Advocacy Program, then known as “The Child’s Place”,  in 2003.  She is well respected by her peers across the state and is known as an “expert” in her field.  She will be missed!   We wish Charlotte the best in her future endeavors!