How does your contribution help our organization?
The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) plays a central role in coordinating agencies involved in victim and witness services across the state. Through strategic collaboration, public outreach, advocacy, and direct support, SCVAN strengthens the statewide response to crime victims. The organization sponsors specialized training and public events, and administers five grant-funded programs that deliver essential services and resources to individuals impacted by crime. These contributions help fund both direct services for victims and broader initiatives that enhance the overall victim assistance infrastructure.
SCVAN programs provide the following services to South Carolina crime victims:
Emergency Funds
Legal services (including culturally and linguistically competent legal services and referrals for foreign-born crime victims)
Information, resources and education
Referrals to criminal justice, health and social service providers
Support for Sexual Assault / Forensic Nurse Examiners and Sexual Assault Response Teams
Advocacy within the criminal justice system
Training and technical assistance for victim service providers, criminal justice professionals and related service providers
Annual Victims’ Rights Week Conference
SCVAN's staff is available to provide presentations to educate the public about crime and its impact on citizens, or to talk with you if you are a victim of crime.
Did you know?
Individuals with traditional IRAs must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) by April 1 of the year after they turn 72. While Roth IRA owners are not required to take lifetime distributions, RMDs must be made after the account holder’s death.
Many IRA holders choose to donate to a charity to reduce their tax liability while supporting a worthy cause. The South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN) is a highly deserving organization that could benefit from your support in helping victims of violent crime. We encourage you to visit the SCVAN website to learn more about the services they provide to crime victims of all ages, races, and genders.
Please consider giving to this important cause and making a meaningful difference for those in great need. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.