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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Attorney General announces $31 million in grants for victims’ services groups
“They have been victimized, they have been beaten down, they feel alone, and they feel afraid. And they feel like there’s no hope. I’m here today to say there is hope. There are people out there waiting for you to reach out to them and we just got to get them driven to those services,” says Wilson.
Trevon Fordham named as new director for Office of Violent Crime Prevention
“Everybody wants to feel safe in their hometown. Everybody wants to feel safe in their community. Everybody wants to feel safe where they go eat or watch a movie. So that’s where I think the commonality is at for everyone, is we all want to feel safe in our community,” Fordham says.
Bond limits for people with violent charges clears SC senate
Anyone in South Carolina who is charged with a violent crime or gun-involved felony while awaiting trial for additional and similar charges would see their bond immediately revoked under legislation that unanimously passed the state Senate on Wednesday, with strong support from Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.
