Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 4
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May 11, 2009
STAFF Genevieve N. Waller, Esq. Executive Director Georgina Hance Office Manager
New Beginnings
Note from the Desk of the Executive Director
Volume 1, Issue 4
Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Joan Amado, LMSW Director of Crisis Services Katie Reid, MSW Community Education Program Director Mary Dell Amick Volunteer Services Coordinator Melanie Griffin, MSW Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Daphne Pearson, MA, LPC-I Advocate Counselor Jennifer Gantt, MSW Group Services Coordinator
STSM has provided consistent services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse in the Midlands for 26 years. But I bet there are some things you don’t know about us. The Quality of Service STSM consists of nine full-time highly educated and professional staff, three part-time graduate level interns, and countless volunteers. The counselors are licensed social workers or professional counselors with backgrounds in post traumatic stress disorder and drug and alcohol counseling. These folks care passionately about the survivors. They respond to 2 AM hospital calls, return home at 7 AM, and then head to work. They do this because they believe in the power of crisis intervention to save a life. They do this because a survivor says, “I can’t believe you value me enough to sit here all night.” The Numbers Will Shock You
provide individual counseling, or help a survivor fill out SOVA reimbursement forms. For less than it costs dinner for two, we provide a group therapy session, accompany a survivor to the police station to fill out a report, or assist a survivor in finding housing. The Future STSM’s future has never looked brighter. The United Way recently accepted us into their Partners In Compassion Institute, which will provide us with assistance in board governance, formation of a strategic plan, and defining measurable outcomes within the volunteer program. Staff is also seeking funding for a parttime Bilingual Victim Advocate to assist with outreach and provide direct services to the Hispanic/Latino community. In July, STSM will host its first Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training. Our goal is to educate 20,000 adults over a five year period to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. When I decided in 2007 to make a career change, STSM was the logical choice for me. I work with amazingly talented men and women who care passionately about helping victims of crime, and I get to see the drastic, positive impact our services have on survivors. I cannot put into words how fortunate I feel being named the Executive Director. I finally have the career I only dreamed was possible.
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 790.8208 Fax: 790.8282 www.stsm.org
IN THIS ISSUE
Board Member of the Quarter Partner Awards NEWS Golf Tournament SAAM Events Events Calendar
2 2 3 4 5 7
The 16 rape crisis centers in South Carolina served 4,111 primary sexual assault survivors in 2008. STSM served 1,357 of those survivors, which means we served around 33% of the state’s primary survivors in 2008. Good Stewards STSM spends only $35 per service for each survivor. For less than a tank of gas, we answer the call,
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
Board Member of the Quarter — Jason Bradley
Jason Bradley is an Assistant General Counsel in the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina legal department, where he has enjoyed working since April 2004. At BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Jason deals with a variety of different issues, including employment matters and litigation, benefits issues, claims litigation, commercial leases, ERISA and HIPAA matters. Jason is a recent graduate of Leadership Columbia and is an active member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, having served two terms on its Congregational Counsel. Prior to working at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Jason worked with the McNair Law Firm for over 4 1/2 years representing clients in general business and employment litigation. After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in May 1997, Jason clerked for the Honorable H. Dean Hall, then a South Carolina Circuit Court Judge, for one year and the Honorable William T. Howell, then the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals for another year. Jason grew up in the St. Andrews/Irmo area and attended Irmo High School. He graduated Davidson College in 1994 and lives in Columbia with his wife, Stacey S. Bradley, and their son, Luke.
“Jason has done a phenomenal job since joining our board last summer. He has jumped in at full throttle, working the St. Patrick's Day Festival and serving on the Golf Tournament Committee. He currently serves on the Nominating Committee. Jason is committed to this agency and its mission.” -Kaye C. Jones Board President
“Since I started coming [to STSM], I am a changed person. I am starting to like myself more. I am a better mother, and I like being girly now.” —Survivor
Community Partner Appreciation Award
On April 22, 2009, STSM presented five awards for outstanding partnership with STSM and commitment to serving survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Education: Monika Carey-Green/ DIVA Crisis: Terry Casto/PHR SANE Clinical: Janel Mitnaul Volunteer: PHR Switchboard Volunteer of the Year: James DuBose
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Additional Community Partners Recognized: Newberry Mental Health, Beverly HartPittman/Project HOPE, Glenn David/Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Brett Lamb/SC Legal Services, Southeast Middle School, Wanda Briley/Cardinal Newman School, Village Idiot, Katherine Watts/Lexington Medical Center Social Workers, Anna Walton, and Rebecca Ridgeway.
Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
News
Volume 1, Issue 4
JAMES DUBOSE AWARDED UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT
On Thursday, April 23 the United Way of the Midlands awarded James DuBose the Community Impact Volunteer of the Year award. James has completed more than 500 hours on call and more than 130 hours on hospital calls in the past year. James was also selected by staff as STSM’s Volunteer of the Year!
United Way of the Midlands selects STSM for PIC
STSM was selected by UWM to participate in the 2009-2010 Partners in Compassion Institute. The Partners in Compassion Institute provides technical assistance, training and funding to 20 agencies a year to strengthen their ability to provide services in the community.
GINNY WALLER AWARDED OUTSTANDING VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR On April 30, 2009 the South Carolina Victim’s Assistance Network awarded STSM’s Executive Director Ginny Waller the Outstanding Victim Service Provider Award at their 22nd Annual Victim’s Rights Week in Greenville. This award is given to a direct service provider who goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist crime victims.
RCVN Selects STSM as Recipient for Second Year
Rotary Club of Vista Night selected STSM for the second year in a row to receive proceeds from their Annual Wine Tasting’s silent auction. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at 7 pm at the Hall at Canal & Senate. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or donating silent auction items, please contact STSM at 790-8208 or Ed Waller (RCVN) at 665-4841. RCVN raised more than $6,000 for STSM last year!
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents
“Tee It Up for STSM”
5th Annual Golf Tournament We raised more than $25,000 with the help of the following community partners:
Applebees Bellacino's Bi Lo Blockbuster Charwood Country Club Chick-Fil- A Cobblestone Columbia Country Club Compuware Consonus Technologies/ Symantec CSI Leasing David Nesbitt Dimension Data
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Flight Deck Frankie's Grande Dunes Greek Boys Hooters Key Insurance Consultants, Inc. Lake Marion The Country Club of Lexington Little Pigs BBQ Lowe's Mid Carolina Mike Gillespie Myrtle Beach National Oak Hills O'Charley's Oracle Persimmon Hill
Pollock Robert Laws Shirley Kuiper/Tom Fitzpatrick Spring Valley Country Club Strategic Staffing Solutions Systemtec The Cliffs The Country Club of South Carolina The Witch Tidewater Todd Bonner Tri State Merchandising Velvetex Walmart Wild Wing Plantation Windermere Club Zaxby's
Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
Volume 1, Issue 4
2009
Movie in the Park
D
D enim
ay
Clothesline Project
Thank you to the following folks for making SAAM a success! 300 Senate Morganelli's A Southern Gentleman's Florist Palmetto Wine & Spirits Celebrations Pineview Florist Columbia City Parks Radius Cromer's Rosewood Market Gourmet Shoppe The Amicks Jim Berlin The Winklers Kroger Zoe's Café
K
of ick
t f a
.F Mr
d rien
ly’s
Columbia Kid’s Day
SCCADVASA
Co mm Ap uni pre ty ci a Par t io t ne nO r pen Ho use
Press Conference at the Statehouse
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
THANK YOU TO OUR FOURTH QUARTER SUPPORTERS!
Alan Carver Alexia Goldston Alexis Stratton Amanda Johnston Amoy Huggins Amy Ayers Andrew Arnold Angela White Angelyln Ward Ann Gainey Ann Sinclair Anna Clifton Aquita Hancock Arkeya Browne Barbara Windham Beatrice Goodson Betty Brewer Brian Hobson Brittany Adams Camilla Berry Camille Gray Carly Bradenburg Caro Gibbons Carol Lyons Carol Philberttellu Chappelle Broome Cheryl Bullard Cheryl Crockett Cheryl Simmons Cindy Scott-Durham Cory Manning Cynthia Caughman Cynthia Cooper Cynthia Jackson Daniel Rossman David Bateman David Spink David Swartz Dawn Kimura Debbie Wainwright Deborah Brewer Deborah Kensek Debra Broadus Debra Lundberg Debra Richardson Deloris Brinson Dennis Pruitt, Sr. Diane Savage Diane Talbot Donald Soper Donna Arndt Edna Sumter Edward Shirley Elaine Jeter Elizabeth Landin Ella Holmes Ellen Fuseler First Citizens George Bitterwolf George Johnson Glenda Green Harriett Betterson Heather Swayze Helen Knight Helen Tate Hope Boggs Hope Schwanhausser Idell Gavin Jack Valpey Jacob Dubose James Bradley James Fields James Williams Jamie Early Jane Lawther Janet Heuer Janice Dinkins Jason Munsell Jean Whitley Jeanne Cavanaugh Jennifer Carlson Jennifer Hoover Jimmy Addison John Beard John Flanagan Josie Heilman Juanita Cooney Judith Francis Judith Strange Julie Reese Karl Benko Kay Crapps Kelly Bessent Kelvin Patterson Kenneth Earnest Kenneth Williamson Kevin Graham Kim Wilson Kimberly Humphries Lakoskski Williams Laura Baker Laurie Melton Lee Brown Letisha Davis Lindsey Lester Lipscomb Family Foundation Lisa Helfer Lorraine Pospischil Lynn Weber Mark Estes and Sheila Estes Mary Beth Gibson Mary Bickley Mary Bigham Mary Brown Melanie McKie Mercedes Johnson Meredith Plyler Michelle Austin Michelle Motchos Monica Caldwell Myung Corwin Neosia McDaniels New Morning Foundation Project Hope Nieka McDowell Nyesha King Pamela Kitchens Paulette McCurdy Ponce Bullard Priscilla Neal Rachel Payne Randal Senn Rateisha Scott Rebecca Early Rebecca Richardson Renee Martin Rex Brown Rhonda Quinones Rhonda Sweatt Ricki Cox Robin Haselden Rosemary Gainey Ryan Reed Ryan Dennis Sarah Boyd Shannon Derrick Shannon McCormack Sharon Goff Shermel Brown Shiela Wemer Shunae Sherman Sonya Bostic St. Andrews Woman's Club St. Martins-in-the Fields Foundation St. Patrick Day Festival St. Peter's Catholic Church Stephanie Coffman Stephanie Heckart Stephanie Stone Susan Danieley Susan Eakes Susan Poole Tammi Campbell Tammy Compton Tanesha Norman Tawana Carter Teresa Borum Teresa Elswick Terre Shankle Thomas Jones Tiffany Burghardt Tina Cress Tina Selfridge Tranna Starnes USC Division of Student Affairs USC PR Marketing Campaign Vera Creque Vernon Anderson Vickie Fetner Vinnetta Osborne Wanda Gamache William Olliff Wykeisha Lewis Yashica Brown
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 23: Volunteer Training for Newberry Volunteers, 10 am to Noon May 30-June 4, 2009:Volunteer Advocate Summer Training
Volume 1, Issue 4 Volume 1, Issue 4
June 16, 2009: Rotary Vista Night 12th Annual Wine Tasting, 320 Senate Street, 7 pm Contact STSM (790-8208) to purchase tickets to this fabulous event. June 25, 2009: Women and Girls Sexual Health Symposium Crayton Middle Auditorium, 8:30 am-4pm (for youth leaders ages13-17 and adults) July 8, 2009: Darkness To Light Kickoff Training with DAODAS July 14, 2009:Volunteer Ice Cream Social July 20, 2009: WKDK 1249 AM Radio Interview with Margaret Brackett 9:30 am
2008-2009 STSM Board of Directors
D ONATE N OW
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is a private, nonprofit, United Way member agency that provides free services to survivors of sexual assault and their families, including 24-hour crisis hotline, hospital accompaniment, legal and personal advocacy, individual and group counseling, and community education in Richland, Lexington, and Newberry Counties.
President: Kaye Jones, Colonial Life Vice President: Cheryl Bullard, SCDHEC Secretary/Treasurer: Randy Senn, SCANA At Large: Judy Powers, NBSC At Large: Guy Bradley, SCANA Jason Bradley, BCBS Jim Burns, USC Walter Caudle, The MMTG Group Kay Crapps, Colonial Life Mike Heaton, Southeastern Freight Lines Lt. Heidi Scott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Preston Winkler, Greater Columbia
Join STSM to improve the quality of the lives of survivors, reduce the risk of sexual assault, and ultimately prevent sexual assault; thereby, making the Midlands a healthier, safer, and better place to live.
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
May 11, 2009
STAFF Genevieve N. Waller, Esq. Executive Director Georgina Hance Office Manager
New Beginnings
Note from the Desk of the Executive Director
Volume 1, Issue 4
Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Joan Amado, LMSW Director of Crisis Services Katie Reid, MSW Community Education Program Director Mary Dell Amick Volunteer Services Coordinator Melanie Griffin, MSW Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Daphne Pearson, MA, LPC-I Advocate Counselor Jennifer Gantt, MSW Group Services Coordinator
STSM has provided consistent services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse in the Midlands for 26 years. But I bet there are some things you don’t know about us. The Quality of Service STSM consists of nine full-time highly educated and professional staff, three part-time graduate level interns, and countless volunteers. The counselors are licensed social workers or professional counselors with backgrounds in post traumatic stress disorder and drug and alcohol counseling. These folks care passionately about the survivors. They respond to 2 AM hospital calls, return home at 7 AM, and then head to work. They do this because they believe in the power of crisis intervention to save a life. They do this because a survivor says, “I can’t believe you value me enough to sit here all night.” The Numbers Will Shock You
provide individual counseling, or help a survivor fill out SOVA reimbursement forms. For less than it costs dinner for two, we provide a group therapy session, accompany a survivor to the police station to fill out a report, or assist a survivor in finding housing. The Future STSM’s future has never looked brighter. The United Way recently accepted us into their Partners In Compassion Institute, which will provide us with assistance in board governance, formation of a strategic plan, and defining measurable outcomes within the volunteer program. Staff is also seeking funding for a parttime Bilingual Victim Advocate to assist with outreach and provide direct services to the Hispanic/Latino community. In July, STSM will host its first Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training. Our goal is to educate 20,000 adults over a five year period to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. When I decided in 2007 to make a career change, STSM was the logical choice for me. I work with amazingly talented men and women who care passionately about helping victims of crime, and I get to see the drastic, positive impact our services have on survivors. I cannot put into words how fortunate I feel being named the Executive Director. I finally have the career I only dreamed was possible.
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 790.8208 Fax: 790.8282 www.stsm.org
IN THIS ISSUE
Board Member of the Quarter Partner Awards NEWS Golf Tournament SAAM Events Events Calendar
2 2 3 4 5 7
The 16 rape crisis centers in South Carolina served 4,111 primary sexual assault survivors in 2008. STSM served 1,357 of those survivors, which means we served around 33% of the state’s primary survivors in 2008. Good Stewards STSM spends only $35 per service for each survivor. For less than a tank of gas, we answer the call,
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
Board Member of the Quarter — Jason Bradley
Jason Bradley is an Assistant General Counsel in the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina legal department, where he has enjoyed working since April 2004. At BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Jason deals with a variety of different issues, including employment matters and litigation, benefits issues, claims litigation, commercial leases, ERISA and HIPAA matters. Jason is a recent graduate of Leadership Columbia and is an active member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, having served two terms on its Congregational Counsel. Prior to working at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Jason worked with the McNair Law Firm for over 4 1/2 years representing clients in general business and employment litigation. After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in May 1997, Jason clerked for the Honorable H. Dean Hall, then a South Carolina Circuit Court Judge, for one year and the Honorable William T. Howell, then the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals for another year. Jason grew up in the St. Andrews/Irmo area and attended Irmo High School. He graduated Davidson College in 1994 and lives in Columbia with his wife, Stacey S. Bradley, and their son, Luke.
“Jason has done a phenomenal job since joining our board last summer. He has jumped in at full throttle, working the St. Patrick's Day Festival and serving on the Golf Tournament Committee. He currently serves on the Nominating Committee. Jason is committed to this agency and its mission.” -Kaye C. Jones Board President
“Since I started coming [to STSM], I am a changed person. I am starting to like myself more. I am a better mother, and I like being girly now.” —Survivor
Community Partner Appreciation Award
On April 22, 2009, STSM presented five awards for outstanding partnership with STSM and commitment to serving survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Education: Monika Carey-Green/ DIVA Crisis: Terry Casto/PHR SANE Clinical: Janel Mitnaul Volunteer: PHR Switchboard Volunteer of the Year: James DuBose
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Additional Community Partners Recognized: Newberry Mental Health, Beverly HartPittman/Project HOPE, Glenn David/Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Brett Lamb/SC Legal Services, Southeast Middle School, Wanda Briley/Cardinal Newman School, Village Idiot, Katherine Watts/Lexington Medical Center Social Workers, Anna Walton, and Rebecca Ridgeway.
Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
News
Volume 1, Issue 4
JAMES DUBOSE AWARDED UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT
On Thursday, April 23 the United Way of the Midlands awarded James DuBose the Community Impact Volunteer of the Year award. James has completed more than 500 hours on call and more than 130 hours on hospital calls in the past year. James was also selected by staff as STSM’s Volunteer of the Year!
United Way of the Midlands selects STSM for PIC
STSM was selected by UWM to participate in the 2009-2010 Partners in Compassion Institute. The Partners in Compassion Institute provides technical assistance, training and funding to 20 agencies a year to strengthen their ability to provide services in the community.
GINNY WALLER AWARDED OUTSTANDING VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR On April 30, 2009 the South Carolina Victim’s Assistance Network awarded STSM’s Executive Director Ginny Waller the Outstanding Victim Service Provider Award at their 22nd Annual Victim’s Rights Week in Greenville. This award is given to a direct service provider who goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist crime victims.
RCVN Selects STSM as Recipient for Second Year
Rotary Club of Vista Night selected STSM for the second year in a row to receive proceeds from their Annual Wine Tasting’s silent auction. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at 7 pm at the Hall at Canal & Senate. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or donating silent auction items, please contact STSM at 790-8208 or Ed Waller (RCVN) at 665-4841. RCVN raised more than $6,000 for STSM last year!
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents
“Tee It Up for STSM”
5th Annual Golf Tournament We raised more than $25,000 with the help of the following community partners:
Applebees Bellacino's Bi Lo Blockbuster Charwood Country Club Chick-Fil- A Cobblestone Columbia Country Club Compuware Consonus Technologies/ Symantec CSI Leasing David Nesbitt Dimension Data
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Flight Deck Frankie's Grande Dunes Greek Boys Hooters Key Insurance Consultants, Inc. Lake Marion The Country Club of Lexington Little Pigs BBQ Lowe's Mid Carolina Mike Gillespie Myrtle Beach National Oak Hills O'Charley's Oracle Persimmon Hill
Pollock Robert Laws Shirley Kuiper/Tom Fitzpatrick Spring Valley Country Club Strategic Staffing Solutions Systemtec The Cliffs The Country Club of South Carolina The Witch Tidewater Todd Bonner Tri State Merchandising Velvetex Walmart Wild Wing Plantation Windermere Club Zaxby's
Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
Volume 1, Issue 4
2009
Movie in the Park
D
D enim
ay
Clothesline Project
Thank you to the following folks for making SAAM a success! 300 Senate Morganelli's A Southern Gentleman's Florist Palmetto Wine & Spirits Celebrations Pineview Florist Columbia City Parks Radius Cromer's Rosewood Market Gourmet Shoppe The Amicks Jim Berlin The Winklers Kroger Zoe's Café
K
of ick
t f a
.F Mr
d rien
ly’s
Columbia Kid’s Day
SCCADVASA
Co mm Ap uni pre ty ci a Par t io t ne nO r pen Ho use
Press Conference at the Statehouse
Page 5
Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
THANK YOU TO OUR FOURTH QUARTER SUPPORTERS!
Alan Carver Alexia Goldston Alexis Stratton Amanda Johnston Amoy Huggins Amy Ayers Andrew Arnold Angela White Angelyln Ward Ann Gainey Ann Sinclair Anna Clifton Aquita Hancock Arkeya Browne Barbara Windham Beatrice Goodson Betty Brewer Brian Hobson Brittany Adams Camilla Berry Camille Gray Carly Bradenburg Caro Gibbons Carol Lyons Carol Philberttellu Chappelle Broome Cheryl Bullard Cheryl Crockett Cheryl Simmons Cindy Scott-Durham Cory Manning Cynthia Caughman Cynthia Cooper Cynthia Jackson Daniel Rossman David Bateman David Spink David Swartz Dawn Kimura Debbie Wainwright Deborah Brewer Deborah Kensek Debra Broadus Debra Lundberg Debra Richardson Deloris Brinson Dennis Pruitt, Sr. Diane Savage Diane Talbot Donald Soper Donna Arndt Edna Sumter Edward Shirley Elaine Jeter Elizabeth Landin Ella Holmes Ellen Fuseler First Citizens George Bitterwolf George Johnson Glenda Green Harriett Betterson Heather Swayze Helen Knight Helen Tate Hope Boggs Hope Schwanhausser Idell Gavin Jack Valpey Jacob Dubose James Bradley James Fields James Williams Jamie Early Jane Lawther Janet Heuer Janice Dinkins Jason Munsell Jean Whitley Jeanne Cavanaugh Jennifer Carlson Jennifer Hoover Jimmy Addison John Beard John Flanagan Josie Heilman Juanita Cooney Judith Francis Judith Strange Julie Reese Karl Benko Kay Crapps Kelly Bessent Kelvin Patterson Kenneth Earnest Kenneth Williamson Kevin Graham Kim Wilson Kimberly Humphries Lakoskski Williams Laura Baker Laurie Melton Lee Brown Letisha Davis Lindsey Lester Lipscomb Family Foundation Lisa Helfer Lorraine Pospischil Lynn Weber Mark Estes and Sheila Estes Mary Beth Gibson Mary Bickley Mary Bigham Mary Brown Melanie McKie Mercedes Johnson Meredith Plyler Michelle Austin Michelle Motchos Monica Caldwell Myung Corwin Neosia McDaniels New Morning Foundation Project Hope Nieka McDowell Nyesha King Pamela Kitchens Paulette McCurdy Ponce Bullard Priscilla Neal Rachel Payne Randal Senn Rateisha Scott Rebecca Early Rebecca Richardson Renee Martin Rex Brown Rhonda Quinones Rhonda Sweatt Ricki Cox Robin Haselden Rosemary Gainey Ryan Reed Ryan Dennis Sarah Boyd Shannon Derrick Shannon McCormack Sharon Goff Shermel Brown Shiela Wemer Shunae Sherman Sonya Bostic St. Andrews Woman's Club St. Martins-in-the Fields Foundation St. Patrick Day Festival St. Peter's Catholic Church Stephanie Coffman Stephanie Heckart Stephanie Stone Susan Danieley Susan Eakes Susan Poole Tammi Campbell Tammy Compton Tanesha Norman Tawana Carter Teresa Borum Teresa Elswick Terre Shankle Thomas Jones Tiffany Burghardt Tina Cress Tina Selfridge Tranna Starnes USC Division of Student Affairs USC PR Marketing Campaign Vera Creque Vernon Anderson Vickie Fetner Vinnetta Osborne Wanda Gamache William Olliff Wykeisha Lewis Yashica Brown
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 23: Volunteer Training for Newberry Volunteers, 10 am to Noon May 30-June 4, 2009:Volunteer Advocate Summer Training
Volume 1, Issue 4 Volume 1, Issue 4
June 16, 2009: Rotary Vista Night 12th Annual Wine Tasting, 320 Senate Street, 7 pm Contact STSM (790-8208) to purchase tickets to this fabulous event. June 25, 2009: Women and Girls Sexual Health Symposium Crayton Middle Auditorium, 8:30 am-4pm (for youth leaders ages13-17 and adults) July 8, 2009: Darkness To Light Kickoff Training with DAODAS July 14, 2009:Volunteer Ice Cream Social July 20, 2009: WKDK 1249 AM Radio Interview with Margaret Brackett 9:30 am
2008-2009 STSM Board of Directors
D ONATE N OW
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is a private, nonprofit, United Way member agency that provides free services to survivors of sexual assault and their families, including 24-hour crisis hotline, hospital accompaniment, legal and personal advocacy, individual and group counseling, and community education in Richland, Lexington, and Newberry Counties.
President: Kaye Jones, Colonial Life Vice President: Cheryl Bullard, SCDHEC Secretary/Treasurer: Randy Senn, SCANA At Large: Judy Powers, NBSC At Large: Guy Bradley, SCANA Jason Bradley, BCBS Jim Burns, USC Walter Caudle, The MMTG Group Kay Crapps, Colonial Life Mike Heaton, Southeastern Freight Lines Lt. Heidi Scott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department Preston Winkler, Greater Columbia
Join STSM to improve the quality of the lives of survivors, reduce the risk of sexual assault, and ultimately prevent sexual assault; thereby, making the Midlands a healthier, safer, and better place to live.
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Mission: To provide services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and education about sexual trauma issues.
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