5th Annual Victims Matter Rally aims to strengthen laws around violent crimes
Thursday’s 5th Annual Victims Matter Rally raised awareness around barriers faced by survivors of violent crimes.
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25th annual Silent Witness Ceremony honors victims of domestic violence
The 25th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony took place at the State House this morning, honoring lives lost to domestic violence. Attorney General Alan Wilson led the ceremony, calling the names of 37 women and 12 men from across South Carolina who lost their lives as the result of domestic violence in 2021.
Domestic violence cost South Carolina $350M+ in 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Results from a study on the economic impact of domestic violence in South Carolina were released at the State House. The study was conducted by a research economist at the University of South Carolina and was sponsored by the Jamie Kimble Foundation. According to the study, 42% of females and 29% of males in the state…
