WHO:
The South Carolina Crime Victims’ Council (SCCVC) serves as the chief nonprofit organization in South Carolina advocating the development of crime victims' rights and services. SCCVC has an extensive dedicated Board of Directors made up of crime victims from every walk of life who serve as role models, knowledgeable mentors and understanding resources for others. SCCVC maintains this interactive web-site, four public policy committees, an extensive Board of Advisors for the Standards & Certification Project, and a full time public policy presence at the SC General Assembly.

WHAT:
Through the development of well crafted public policy as well as increased funding and accountability for victims’ services, SCCVC plans to achieve both an increase in services and the creation of standards of service throughout the state.

HOW:
Our 501 (C) (3) organization advocates on behalf of all victims of crime, enhances public awareness about victimization in our state and the laws that affect both crime victims and service providers, facilitates quality training and professional standards for service providers, educates and coordinates policy development, and encourages citizen and victim participation within the criminal justice system as well as with our state legislature & other policy makers.

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