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Volume 4, Issue 2 January 2, 2011
New Beginnings
Second Quarter of FY 2011-2012 Statistics:
 STSM staff and volunteers accompanied 86 primary survivors of sexual assault and abuse at the hospital (37 under the age of 17).   STSM staff and volunteers answered 121 hotline calls. STSM provided prevention education to 3,755 individuals (2,893 youth).
STAFF
Genevieve N. Waller, Esq. Executive Director Pamela Osman Office Manager Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Melanie Snipes, LMSW Director of Crisis Services Jacqlyn Baylis, MPH Community Education Director VACANT Development Coordinator Mary Dell Hayes Volunteer Services Coordinator Zoe McDowell Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Meredith Peters, LPA (NC) Advocate Counselor Anna Walton Bilingual Victim Advocate Kyra Hufford, LPC-I Group Services Coordinator Kayce Singletary Prevention Education Coordinator VACANT Abuse in Later Life Coordinator
Upcoming Events
February 4-5, 11-12 Winter Advocate Training February 24 Meeting the Needs of Underserved Survivors of Sexual Violence TBD, Newberry March 17 Calling all volunteers — St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Five Points April 5 Consent is Sexy Village Idiot, Five Points April 12 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Convention Center, The Vista April 16 8th Annual “Tee It Up for STSM” Golf Tournament Golden Hills, Lexington, SC April 21 Women’s Self-Defense Course April 25 Denim Day
STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
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Board Member of the Quarter Sheryl McAlister Sheryl McAlister, a proven leader with more than 18 years experience developing brand awareness and communications strategies, managing CEO and executive communications, media relations, crisis communications and associate-related experiences, joined the STSM Board of Directors in July 2011. Sheryl is a Columbia College graduate who retired in 2007 from Bank of America as a Senior Vice President. She since served as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Women at Columbia College and as a Public Relations Consultant. “Sheryl is very engaged into the mission of the agency and the goals of the board. In particular, she recently organized the Trustee Advisory Committee luncheon, which was a great success. Her energy and devotion will continue to be a great asset to Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands." - Jason Bradley, President, STSM Board of Directors
2011-2012 STSM Board of Directors
Jason Bradley, BCBS President Guy Bradley, SCANA Vice President Jay Hamm, Palmetto Health Secretary/Treasurer Rebecca Rabern, Companion At Large VACANT At Large Debbie Billings, USC Dana Baleno, SCANA Kristian Cross, Collins & Lacy Naomi Farber, USC Sheryl McAlister, Consultant Dee Moise, Davis Moise CPA
Volunteer of the Quarter Hazel Jackson Hazel Jackson has volunteered as an advocate with STSM since February of 2010. Since Hazel completed training she has signed up for at least three shifts per month. In her spare time Hazel is active in her church and enjoys singing in the choir. Hazel had previously volunteered at STSM and took a break before rejoining as an advocate. She is an excellent listener and is skilled at communicating with survivors in crisis. “Hazel is a wonderful advocate. She is very reliable and always brings her paperwork in on time. Her quiet presence is very comforting, but she isn’t afraid to speak up when the survivor needs something! The staff at STSM are very thankful for Hazel’s continued dedication to serving survivors of sexual violence.” - Mary Dell Hayes, Volunteer Services Coordinator
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STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
Consent is Sexy MYTH: If the assailant, victim, or both are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the victim can consent to sex and the assailant cannot be charged with rape.
U-Need-to-Know Radio Show
FACT: When intoxicated, an individual cannot legally consent to sexual activity. Rape is a serious offense, and people who commit crimes under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not considered free from guilt. Consensual sex happens when each partner willingly chooses to participate enthusiastically, and the only way to get consent is to communicate your expectations and desires with your partner.
Before you act, ASK first.
Volunteer Holiday Drop-In
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
April 12, 2012 6 pm Columbia Convention Center
Trustee Advisory Council and Donor Appreciation Luncheon
Join men as they walk a mile in women’s high heels to promote awareness about sexual violence. Do you have your shoes picked out?  Cut out the backs of an old pair of heels;  Scavenge thrift stores;  Borrow a pair of slip-ons;  Check Ebay, Payless, and Shoe Department - They carry larger size women’s shoes;  Spray paint a pair of men’s shoes red or pink; or  Decorate crocs or flip flops. After-party at Tin Roof
Stiletto Sponsor:
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Register online at www.stsm.org
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STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
THANK YOU TO OUR SECOND QUARTER SUPPORTERS!
Alexis Stratton Alita Hawksworth Carol Wyatt Caroline Raines Casa Linda CCM Advisers, LLC Charles Monnich Cheryl Bullard Claudia and Alan Moore Columbia Charitable Foundation Dana Baleno Debbie Billings and James Thrasher Dee Moise Dennis Pruitt Ed Walton Erica Gibson First Citizens Foundation Ginny and Ed Waller GoodSearch Guy Bradley Jason Bradley Helen Tate Jamie Early Jane and Robert Key Jane Lawther Janet Heuer Jason Bradley Jay Hamm Jean Templeton Jose and Christina Torres Kennerly McLendon Kerry Stubbs Kevin Shabow Kristian Cross Parrish Family Foundation Pat Mueller Rainey Rabern Randy Senn Rebecca Rabern Rita Palermo Sally Boyd Sheryl McAlister Shirley Kuiper St. Andrews Lutheran Church St. Peter's Catholic Church
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STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.