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About SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition

Location:

236 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302, US

Mission Statement

SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition is a safe place for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to receive assistance and advocacy.

SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition, previously Spartanburg County SAFE (Shelter Available For Emergencies) Home Network, Inc., and the Council on Sexual Assault, merged to form one agency July 1, 1995.
Out of this merger, the following mission statement was established:

The purpose of SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition is:

To build community awareness by providing information on the dynamics and prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault/Abuse;

To provide treatment and supportive services to child and adult victims of Sexual Assault/Abuse and to coordinate community resources to alleviate the suffering of these women;

To advocate at local, state, and federal levels on behalf of victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault/Abuse and to coordinate community resources to alleviate the suffering of these victims.

Description

SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition provides:

• A 24-hour crisis line.
• Assistance to domestic violence victims in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties.
• Assistance to sexual assault victims in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties.
• Up to 60 days of emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children, including: food, clothing, transportation, limited day care, and tutoring.
• Hospital accompaniment and advocacy for sexual assault victims during the medical/legal protocol.
• Police and court accompaniment and advocacy.
• Crisis counseling.
• Individual and family therapy.
• Case management and follow-up.
• Information on employment, housing, financial aid, budgeting, child support, legal, medical, and social problems.
• Community support/therapy groups for adults and children.
• Assistance in completing Domestic Abuse petitions.
• Our Spartanburg County Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and located on the 3rd Floor of the Spartanburg County Courthouse.
is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and located on the 3rd Floor of the Spartanburg County Courthouse.
• Our Cherokee County Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and located in the Cherokee County Sheriff's office.
is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and located in the Cherokee County Sheriff's office.
• Our Union County Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm behind the Union County Courthouse on Skyline Drive.
is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm behind the Union County Courthouse on Skyline Drive.
• Community education about domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Training for law enforcement, medical personnel, social services agencies, and other professionals.