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sexual assault
Sexual assault is a crime rooted in power and control, encompassing any form of unwanted sexual contact. Although sexual assault can involve physical force, some perpetrators may also use emotional and psychological tactics like bullying, manipulation, and threats to coerce a victim.
In the U.S., an individual is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. Sexual violence is a preventable, community crisis requiring an intentional, community response.
If you or a loved one are the victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (1-800) 656-HOPE or the providers below for assistance.
julie valentine center
Julie Valentine Center has been a beacon of hope and healing for survivors of sexual assault in Greenville County for over 50 years. As South Carolina’s first Rape Crisis Center, the Julie Valentine Center is a recognized leader in prevention, advocacy, and survivor support.
The JVC offers a wide range of free, confidential services to individuals and families, including forensic medical exams, forensic interviews, individual and family therapy, support groups, and intensive case management for non-offending caregivers.
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Julie Valentine Center is also committed to education and advocacy, raising awareness to dispel myths and reduce stigma surrounding sexual assault. The Center has made history through initiatives like South Carolina’s first rape kit tracking system and the integration of spiritual care services for survivors and their families.
Named in memory of a young life lost but never forgotten, the Julie Valentine Center brings hope and healing to hundreds of lives each year while honoring the legacy of those who could not be saved.
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2905 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
24/7 Help Line: (864) 467-3633
Main Office: (864) 331-0560
Website: The Julie Valentine Center - The Julie Valentine Center Home
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project r.e.s.t.
Project R.E.S.T. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the impact of sexual violence through trauma-informed services, advocacy, and education. Formerly known as Safe Homes Rape Crisis Coalition, the organization adopted its new name in 2022 to emphasize its mission to Restore, Empower, Support, and Transform lives. Serving Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties, Project R.E.S.T. offers a range of services including a 24-hour confidential hotline, emergency shelter for victims and their children, crisis counseling, legal and medical advocacy, psychotherapy, and community education. The organization values safety, transformation, and community support, striving to empower individuals and create lasting social change through training, prevention initiatives, and compassionate care.
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236 Union Street
Spartanburg, SC, 29302
24/7 Help Line: (864) 583-9803
Main Office: (864) 583-9803
Email: info@projectrest.org
Website: Project R.E.S.T. | Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union County SC
pathways to healing
Pathways to Healing is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 and serves as one of South Carolina's 15 rape crisis centers. It provides comprehensive, confidential, and free services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse in Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Clarendon, and Sumter counties. The organization offers a wide range of support, including crisis counseling, trauma-informed care, and advocacy, tailored to meet survivors at any stage of the healing process. Committed to creating a community free from sexual violence, Pathways to Healing emphasizes prevention education through evidence-based, age-appropriate programs and community engagement initiatives. Its mission is to support survivors, raise awareness, and equip individuals and groups to prevent sexual violence.
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3830 Forest Dr Ste 201,
Columbia, SC 29204
24/7 Help Line: 803 · 771 · 7273
Main Office: 803 · 790 · 8208