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January 31, 2010
New Beginnings
Volume 2, Issue 2
STAFF Genevieve N. Waller, Esq. Executive Director Georgina Hance Office Manager Joan Amado, MPA, LMSW Director of Crisis Services Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Katie Reid, MSW Community Education Program Director Mary Dell Amick Volunteer Services Coordinator Melanie Griffin, MSW Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Daphne Pearson, MA, LPC Advocate Counselor Jennifer Gantt, LMSW Group Services Coordinator Emily Flores, MA Bilingual Victim Advocate Kyra Hufford, MA Candidate Clinical Intern Shareka Catoe, MA Candidate Clinical Intern Kayce Singletary, MPH Candidate Education Intern Reonda Washington, MPH Candidate Education Intern Whitney Beissner, MSW Candidate Education Intern
2010-2013 STSM Strategic Plan
STSM Vision: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands helps survivors of sexual trauma heal. Ultimately, we will end sexual violence in our community. STSM Mission: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence. STSM Philosophy 1. We respect individuals and their confidentiality, diversity and self determination. We believe in delivering high quality services in a caring and non-judgmental manner. 2. We believe survivors of sexual assault and abuse need immediate access to information and emotional support. 3. We value open communication, trust, support, autonomy and development which empowers individuals to realize their full potential and creates co-operative spirit. 4. We value our volunteers, their willingness to serve, and their spirit. 5. We believe in effecting change in societal attitudes and beliefs about the issue of sexual assault and abuse through education and collaboration with educational, medical, civil and criminal justice systems and other community organizations. 6. We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us and value our donors. STSM Long-Term Goals:
STSM survivors heal to live a healthy, functional life beyond the experience of sexual violence. STSM has changed the negative and dismissive attitudes about the reality of sexual violence in the community. The community recognizes STSM as the expert regarding sexual violence and the leading provider of services to sexual trauma survivors in the Midlands. A diverse financial base sustains STSM and provides opportunities for growth. STSM has highly competent and experienced professionals who are committed to the agency and its goals and meet the needs of the community. STSM has a diverse, active and engaged Board who ensures that the agency meets its goals. STSM owns a facility and uses technology designed to meet the current and future needs of survivors, agency staff, and volunteers.
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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.
Board Member of the Quarter — Susan Boone
Susan Maupin Boone joined STSM’s Board of Directors in July of 2009. She is the Vice President of Human Resources at MidCarolina Electric Cooperative in Lexington. Susan is a graduate of the University of Central F lo r id a and the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, MS. Susan is actively engaged in the community through the United Way of the Midlands, Cayce/West Columbia Rotary Club, and Leadership Lexington. She is also a graduate of UWM’s Blueprint for Leadership program. Susan accepted an appointment as CoChair of the Fundraising Committee of the STSM Board and will be le ad ing o ur ne w strategic planning goal of increasing individual donor giving by 35% over the next year.
“Susan already has
proved her value to the Board in her first six months of service. We are so pleased to have her as a new Board member and look forward to her valuable contributions over the coming years.” — Cheryl Bullard, Esq. Board President
In 2009, STSM staff and volunteers accompanied 277 survivors of sexual assault and abuse at the hospital.
Calling all Men!
Sexual Violence is not just a woman’s issue. Be a stud in stilettos on April 14 and bring awareness to this horrendous crime.
April 14, 2010 6 pm
Martin Luther King Park Five Points, Columbia, SC Sheriff Leon Lott, Parade Marshall Register online before April 4 for $10 (includes t -shirt); $15 thereafter.
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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.
How often does false reporting of rape occur?
Volume 2, Issue 1
False reporting has become an area of concern for policymakers, journalists, and citizens at large as a result of high profile cases involving rape, such as the Duke University case, and cultural stereotypes of what constitutes ―real rape.‖ The perception is that false reporting has become commonplace. However, this perception is unsubstantiated by any reliable data and starkly at odds with the experiences of victim service providers and law enforcement. When methodologically rigorous research has been conducted, the prevalence of false rape reports ranges from 2-8%, a far cry from the rape deniers and men’s rights groups guesstimate of 40-50%. In fact, in a study in eight communities in which law enforcement agencies collected data on sexual assault reports, using standard and consistent definitions of false reports, 7% were classified as false. (Lonsway, Archambault & Lisak, 2008). And in an analysis of rape files in the UK, when researchers applied consistent criteria for establishing a false allegation, the figure dropped to 3% from an earlier 8% that had been classified by the police department. Raphael, Jody and TK Logan, ―The Use (and Misuse) of Data on Rape: Understanding the Rape Denial Campaign in America, Part II.‖ Sexual Assault Report, V.13, N.2 (November/December 2009). The belief that most reports are false is one of the most important challenges for successfully investigating and prosecuting cases of nonstranger sexual assault. ―As long as this belief is accepted by law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, jurors, and others, our efforts to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault will have only limited impact. Only those cases that look like our societal stereotype of ―real rape‖ will be successfully investigated and prosecuted.* To move beyond this issue of false reporting, one of the most important steps we can take is therefore to recognize that the ―red flags‖ that raise suspicion in the minds of most people actually represent the typical dynamics of sexual assault in the real world. Once we accept this reality, we can begin to move beyond this issue to more successfully investigate and prosecute sexual assault cases, especially those involving non-strangers. In fact, these issues have historically created a bigger hurdle for sexual assault victims than any lack of training or experience on the part of law enforcement professionals. It is therefore critically important for investigators, prosecutors, and others involved in the community response system to recognize these factors and seek to address them.‖ Lonsway, Dr. Kimberly, Joanne Archambault, & Dr. David Lisak. ―False Reports: Moving Beyond the Issue to Successfully Investigate and Prosecute Non-Stranger Sexual Assault.‖ The Voice, V.3, N.1. APRI’s National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women (2009).
*Society’s version of ―real rape‖ has the following characteristics: (1) The victim and suspect do not know each other—they are strangers; (2) A weapon was
used and/or physical violence was reported; (3) There are signs of physical injury; (4) The victim is hysterical and reports to law enforcement immediately; (5) The victim did not exercise bad judgment at the time of the sexual assault; (6) The victim has never reported a sexual assault in the past; and (7) The suspect is seen as sick, crazy, or deranged—not respectable, credible, or likeable.
Volunteer of the Quarter — Anna McKechnie
Anna’s passion for STSM must be contagious – she has recruited at least four other volunteers, who have successfully completed advocate training. Anna graduated in December with her Bachelor’s degree from CIU and began class work in January to receive her Masters in Counseling degree at CIU. Anna says, “Working for you ladies has been such a challenging and good experience! I've learned so much.”
Anna has been volunteering with STSM since August of 2008. She has provided assistance in the office and volunteered at special events in addition to going on call as a Volunteer Advocate.
“Anna is such a wonderful asset to STSM. She balances working, volunteering, school, and family beautifully. Her kind personality not only serves her well in direct contact with survivors at the hospital, but will make her an excellent counselor when she finishes graduate school. I have really enjoyed working with Anna and look forward to seeing all her future successes.” -- Mary Dell Amick, Volunteer Services Coordinator, STSM
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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!
Toni Adams Agnes Rogers Circle/ TRUMC Kelley Alston Blake and Adele Amick Donna Arndt Andew Arnold Gayle Aycock Laura Baker Shanna Bass John Beard Karl Benko George Bitterwolf Moss and Penny Blachman Cynthia Boiter Sally Boyd Guy Bradley Jason Bradley Chappelle Broome Kelley Brown Lee Brown Mary Brown Rex Brown Shemel Brown Ponce Bullard Darlene Bush Kesha Bynum-Lloyd Alan Carver Jeanne Cavanaugh Tiffany Chavious Tara Chavis Cynthia Cooper Bonnie Cosper Kay and Michael Crapps Tina Cress Cheryl Crockett Joshua Dailey Letisha Davis Lina Delacruz Karen Dennis Ryan Dennis Jennifer Dowden Stephanie Duty Jamie Early Tresa Epps Vickie Fetner First Citizens Bank Yvette Fitzgibbon John Flanagan Judith Francis Caro Gibbons Shanieka Gladney Sharon Goff Good Search Melanie Griffin Cory Hall Pamela Hall Ivy Harmon William Harrell Charnette Harrison Temple Hart Janet Heuer Kimberly Humphries Barry Hunter Barbara Hutto Chris Ingram Cynthia Jackson Mercedes Johnson Shirley Johnson Amanda Johnston Kaye and Tom Jones Leo Kahl Pamela Kitchens Peter Kolkay Shirley Kuiper Jane Lawther Lindsey Lester Mercedes Loadholt Lisa Lucas Jessica Long Lexington Medical Center Debra Lundberg Melissa Mack Mary McCaskill Paulette McCurdy Donna McLane Corey Meyers Syreeta Miller Ann Moluina Lee Moore Stephen Narewski Newberry County Tanesha Norman Lisa O’Neill Vinnetta Osborne Harris and Patricia Pastides Christine Stover Mary Jane Peck Antoinette Pettiford Carol Philberttellu Beverly Pittman Meredith Plyler Susan Poole Lorraine Pospischil Dennis Pruitt Rebecca Rabern Emily Rawlings Tammy Reed Julia Reese Richland County Richland County Discretionary Fund Douglas Rizzo Daniel Rossman Sarellar Rowes Diane Savage SC National Guard Cindy Scott-Durham Tina Selfridge Randy Senn Leona Sims Samantha Sinclair Alisha Smith Charles Smith Judith Smith David Spink St. Andrews Lutheran Church St. Peter’s Catholic Church Tranna Starnes Alexis Stratton Edna Sumter David Swartz Rhonda Sweatt Kelly Temple The Womans Club of Columbia Susan Thomas Ginger Tipton United Way Partner’s in Compassion Patrick Uhrig Ginny Waller Thomas Wagner Marti Weaver Lynn Weber Jean Whitley Andrea Williams Adrian Willis Barbara Willm Joyce Winkler Bobby Wise Amanda Zentz
Robin Haselden Children’s Trust Fund of Stephanie Heckart SC Josie Heilman Daralyn Christensen Lisa Helfer City of Columbia Evelyn Holliday Columbia Rollergirls
Thank you to all donors and supporters who made possible our services to 1,428 survivors in 2009.
Cathryn Stayman Col. Stephen B. Owens, EN, Michelle Stichter SCARNG
Legacy Giving
You can secure continued support for sexual assault survivors and the fight to eliminate sexual violence by making a bequest to STSM or STSM’s Endowment Fund – your legacy will help continue the mission into the future. Bequests, life-income gifts, and other gift planning arrangements provide vital support to sustain our programs. And by including STSM as a beneficiary of a financial, retirement, or insurance plan, you are able to pass on income you don’t need during your life. Page 4 Please contact your attorney, accountant, or financial planners about establishing a legacy giving plan.
STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 6-11 , 2010 Volunteer Advocate Training
Volume 2, Issue 1 Volume 2, Issue 2
February 20, 2010 USC Women in Law and SC Bar YLD Race Judicata, 5K Fun Run and Walk 10 am Hand Middle School, Shandon. Register at www.strictlyrunning.com or print out registration form from our website and mail in. April 2010: Sexual Assault Awareness Month 1: SAAM Kickoff at Gotham Bagel 10: Mother/Daughter Rape Aggression Defense Course - 9am -1pm Location TBD 13: STSM Community Partner Appreciation Reception - Sims Stackhouse Mansion 6 pm . RSVP online. 14: STSM’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - Five Points 6pm. Registration before 4/4/10 is $10. 19: 6th Annual ―Tee It Up for STSM‖ Golf Tournament - Golden Hills Golf Club, Lexington Corporate sponsorships available online. 30: SC Bar Young Lawyer’s Justice Jam -The Elbow Room (proceeds benefit STSM) TRAININGS (open to the public unless otherwise denoted) February 2, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention 4-7:30pm, Newberry County Public Library 2009-2010 STSM February 13, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Board of Directors 9am-12:30pm West Columbia (registration closed) March 6, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention 9am-12:30pm Little Feet Child Care Center, Batesburg President: Cheryl Bullard, DHEC March 19, 2010: Training for Service Providers of Underserved Victim Populations Vice President: Heidi Scott, RCSD Newberry County April 6, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Secretary/Treasurer: Guy Bradley,
SCANA Ex-Officio: Kaye Jones, Colonial Life At Large: Judy Powers, NBSC At Large: Jason Bradley, BCBS Pam Baker, McNair Law Firm Walter Caudle, The MMTG Group Monique Mack, RCSD
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. Join STSM to improve the quality of the lives of survivors, reduce the risk of sexual assault, and ultimately prevent sexual violence; thereby, making the Midlands a healthier, safer, and better place to live.
W E’RE ON THE WEB!
WWW. STSM. ORG
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Susan Maupin, Mid-Carolina Coop. Dee Moise, Davis Moise CPA Mary Jane Peck, Colonial Life
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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.
The staff learning Spanish from Rosetta Stone during lunch. STSM received a grant through the Violence Against Women Act to hire a part-time bilingual victim advocate, print agency materials in Spanish, provide training to first responders in serving Latinos, and purchase the Rosetta Stone program.
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-8208 Fax: 803-790-8282 E-mail: stsm@stsm.org or ginny.waller@stsm.org Website: www.stsm.org
Volunteer Facilitator Priscilla Pee training City Year corps members with the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention curriculum at Lexington County Library.
STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
Yes! I would like to invest in my community by donating to Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Donor Levels
$1,000+ Platinum $500-$999 Gold $100-$500 Silver Other Phone Email Exp Date Card Number Signature $51-$100 Friend $1-$50 Grassroots Name Address
2009-2010
January 31, 2010
New Beginnings
Volume 2, Issue 2
STAFF Genevieve N. Waller, Esq. Executive Director Georgina Hance Office Manager Joan Amado, MPA, LMSW Director of Crisis Services Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Katie Reid, MSW Community Education Program Director Mary Dell Amick Volunteer Services Coordinator Melanie Griffin, MSW Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Daphne Pearson, MA, LPC Advocate Counselor Jennifer Gantt, LMSW Group Services Coordinator Emily Flores, MA Bilingual Victim Advocate Kyra Hufford, MA Candidate Clinical Intern Shareka Catoe, MA Candidate Clinical Intern Kayce Singletary, MPH Candidate Education Intern Reonda Washington, MPH Candidate Education Intern Whitney Beissner, MSW Candidate Education Intern
2010-2013 STSM Strategic Plan
STSM Vision: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands helps survivors of sexual trauma heal. Ultimately, we will end sexual violence in our community. STSM Mission: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence. STSM Philosophy 1. We respect individuals and their confidentiality, diversity and self determination. We believe in delivering high quality services in a caring and non-judgmental manner. 2. We believe survivors of sexual assault and abuse need immediate access to information and emotional support. 3. We value open communication, trust, support, autonomy and development which empowers individuals to realize their full potential and creates co-operative spirit. 4. We value our volunteers, their willingness to serve, and their spirit. 5. We believe in effecting change in societal attitudes and beliefs about the issue of sexual assault and abuse through education and collaboration with educational, medical, civil and criminal justice systems and other community organizations. 6. We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us and value our donors. STSM Long-Term Goals:
STSM survivors heal to live a healthy, functional life beyond the experience of sexual violence. STSM has changed the negative and dismissive attitudes about the reality of sexual violence in the community. The community recognizes STSM as the expert regarding sexual violence and the leading provider of services to sexual trauma survivors in the Midlands. A diverse financial base sustains STSM and provides opportunities for growth. STSM has highly competent and experienced professionals who are committed to the agency and its goals and meet the needs of the community. STSM has a diverse, active and engaged Board who ensures that the agency meets its goals. STSM owns a facility and uses technology designed to meet the current and future needs of survivors, agency staff, and volunteers.
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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.
Board Member of the Quarter — Susan Boone
Susan Maupin Boone joined STSM’s Board of Directors in July of 2009. She is the Vice President of Human Resources at MidCarolina Electric Cooperative in Lexington. Susan is a graduate of the University of Central F lo r id a and the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, MS. Susan is actively engaged in the community through the United Way of the Midlands, Cayce/West Columbia Rotary Club, and Leadership Lexington. She is also a graduate of UWM’s Blueprint for Leadership program. Susan accepted an appointment as CoChair of the Fundraising Committee of the STSM Board and will be le ad ing o ur ne w strategic planning goal of increasing individual donor giving by 35% over the next year.
“Susan already has
proved her value to the Board in her first six months of service. We are so pleased to have her as a new Board member and look forward to her valuable contributions over the coming years.” — Cheryl Bullard, Esq. Board President
In 2009, STSM staff and volunteers accompanied 277 survivors of sexual assault and abuse at the hospital.
Calling all Men!
Sexual Violence is not just a woman’s issue. Be a stud in stilettos on April 14 and bring awareness to this horrendous crime.
April 14, 2010 6 pm
Martin Luther King Park Five Points, Columbia, SC Sheriff Leon Lott, Parade Marshall Register online before April 4 for $10 (includes t -shirt); $15 thereafter.
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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.
How often does false reporting of rape occur?
Volume 2, Issue 1
False reporting has become an area of concern for policymakers, journalists, and citizens at large as a result of high profile cases involving rape, such as the Duke University case, and cultural stereotypes of what constitutes ―real rape.‖ The perception is that false reporting has become commonplace. However, this perception is unsubstantiated by any reliable data and starkly at odds with the experiences of victim service providers and law enforcement. When methodologically rigorous research has been conducted, the prevalence of false rape reports ranges from 2-8%, a far cry from the rape deniers and men’s rights groups guesstimate of 40-50%. In fact, in a study in eight communities in which law enforcement agencies collected data on sexual assault reports, using standard and consistent definitions of false reports, 7% were classified as false. (Lonsway, Archambault & Lisak, 2008). And in an analysis of rape files in the UK, when researchers applied consistent criteria for establishing a false allegation, the figure dropped to 3% from an earlier 8% that had been classified by the police department. Raphael, Jody and TK Logan, ―The Use (and Misuse) of Data on Rape: Understanding the Rape Denial Campaign in America, Part II.‖ Sexual Assault Report, V.13, N.2 (November/December 2009). The belief that most reports are false is one of the most important challenges for successfully investigating and prosecuting cases of nonstranger sexual assault. ―As long as this belief is accepted by law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, jurors, and others, our efforts to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault will have only limited impact. Only those cases that look like our societal stereotype of ―real rape‖ will be successfully investigated and prosecuted.* To move beyond this issue of false reporting, one of the most important steps we can take is therefore to recognize that the ―red flags‖ that raise suspicion in the minds of most people actually represent the typical dynamics of sexual assault in the real world. Once we accept this reality, we can begin to move beyond this issue to more successfully investigate and prosecute sexual assault cases, especially those involving non-strangers. In fact, these issues have historically created a bigger hurdle for sexual assault victims than any lack of training or experience on the part of law enforcement professionals. It is therefore critically important for investigators, prosecutors, and others involved in the community response system to recognize these factors and seek to address them.‖ Lonsway, Dr. Kimberly, Joanne Archambault, & Dr. David Lisak. ―False Reports: Moving Beyond the Issue to Successfully Investigate and Prosecute Non-Stranger Sexual Assault.‖ The Voice, V.3, N.1. APRI’s National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women (2009).
*Society’s version of ―real rape‖ has the following characteristics: (1) The victim and suspect do not know each other—they are strangers; (2) A weapon was
used and/or physical violence was reported; (3) There are signs of physical injury; (4) The victim is hysterical and reports to law enforcement immediately; (5) The victim did not exercise bad judgment at the time of the sexual assault; (6) The victim has never reported a sexual assault in the past; and (7) The suspect is seen as sick, crazy, or deranged—not respectable, credible, or likeable.
Volunteer of the Quarter — Anna McKechnie
Anna’s passion for STSM must be contagious – she has recruited at least four other volunteers, who have successfully completed advocate training. Anna graduated in December with her Bachelor’s degree from CIU and began class work in January to receive her Masters in Counseling degree at CIU. Anna says, “Working for you ladies has been such a challenging and good experience! I've learned so much.”
Anna has been volunteering with STSM since August of 2008. She has provided assistance in the office and volunteered at special events in addition to going on call as a Volunteer Advocate.
“Anna is such a wonderful asset to STSM. She balances working, volunteering, school, and family beautifully. Her kind personality not only serves her well in direct contact with survivors at the hospital, but will make her an excellent counselor when she finishes graduate school. I have really enjoyed working with Anna and look forward to seeing all her future successes.” -- Mary Dell Amick, Volunteer Services Coordinator, STSM
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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!
Toni Adams Agnes Rogers Circle/ TRUMC Kelley Alston Blake and Adele Amick Donna Arndt Andew Arnold Gayle Aycock Laura Baker Shanna Bass John Beard Karl Benko George Bitterwolf Moss and Penny Blachman Cynthia Boiter Sally Boyd Guy Bradley Jason Bradley Chappelle Broome Kelley Brown Lee Brown Mary Brown Rex Brown Shemel Brown Ponce Bullard Darlene Bush Kesha Bynum-Lloyd Alan Carver Jeanne Cavanaugh Tiffany Chavious Tara Chavis Cynthia Cooper Bonnie Cosper Kay and Michael Crapps Tina Cress Cheryl Crockett Joshua Dailey Letisha Davis Lina Delacruz Karen Dennis Ryan Dennis Jennifer Dowden Stephanie Duty Jamie Early Tresa Epps Vickie Fetner First Citizens Bank Yvette Fitzgibbon John Flanagan Judith Francis Caro Gibbons Shanieka Gladney Sharon Goff Good Search Melanie Griffin Cory Hall Pamela Hall Ivy Harmon William Harrell Charnette Harrison Temple Hart Janet Heuer Kimberly Humphries Barry Hunter Barbara Hutto Chris Ingram Cynthia Jackson Mercedes Johnson Shirley Johnson Amanda Johnston Kaye and Tom Jones Leo Kahl Pamela Kitchens Peter Kolkay Shirley Kuiper Jane Lawther Lindsey Lester Mercedes Loadholt Lisa Lucas Jessica Long Lexington Medical Center Debra Lundberg Melissa Mack Mary McCaskill Paulette McCurdy Donna McLane Corey Meyers Syreeta Miller Ann Moluina Lee Moore Stephen Narewski Newberry County Tanesha Norman Lisa O’Neill Vinnetta Osborne Harris and Patricia Pastides Christine Stover Mary Jane Peck Antoinette Pettiford Carol Philberttellu Beverly Pittman Meredith Plyler Susan Poole Lorraine Pospischil Dennis Pruitt Rebecca Rabern Emily Rawlings Tammy Reed Julia Reese Richland County Richland County Discretionary Fund Douglas Rizzo Daniel Rossman Sarellar Rowes Diane Savage SC National Guard Cindy Scott-Durham Tina Selfridge Randy Senn Leona Sims Samantha Sinclair Alisha Smith Charles Smith Judith Smith David Spink St. Andrews Lutheran Church St. Peter’s Catholic Church Tranna Starnes Alexis Stratton Edna Sumter David Swartz Rhonda Sweatt Kelly Temple The Womans Club of Columbia Susan Thomas Ginger Tipton United Way Partner’s in Compassion Patrick Uhrig Ginny Waller Thomas Wagner Marti Weaver Lynn Weber Jean Whitley Andrea Williams Adrian Willis Barbara Willm Joyce Winkler Bobby Wise Amanda Zentz
Robin Haselden Children’s Trust Fund of Stephanie Heckart SC Josie Heilman Daralyn Christensen Lisa Helfer City of Columbia Evelyn Holliday Columbia Rollergirls
Thank you to all donors and supporters who made possible our services to 1,428 survivors in 2009.
Cathryn Stayman Col. Stephen B. Owens, EN, Michelle Stichter SCARNG
Legacy Giving
You can secure continued support for sexual assault survivors and the fight to eliminate sexual violence by making a bequest to STSM or STSM’s Endowment Fund – your legacy will help continue the mission into the future. Bequests, life-income gifts, and other gift planning arrangements provide vital support to sustain our programs. And by including STSM as a beneficiary of a financial, retirement, or insurance plan, you are able to pass on income you don’t need during your life. Page 4 Please contact your attorney, accountant, or financial planners about establishing a legacy giving plan.
STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 6-11 , 2010 Volunteer Advocate Training
Volume 2, Issue 1 Volume 2, Issue 2
February 20, 2010 USC Women in Law and SC Bar YLD Race Judicata, 5K Fun Run and Walk 10 am Hand Middle School, Shandon. Register at www.strictlyrunning.com or print out registration form from our website and mail in. April 2010: Sexual Assault Awareness Month 1: SAAM Kickoff at Gotham Bagel 10: Mother/Daughter Rape Aggression Defense Course - 9am -1pm Location TBD 13: STSM Community Partner Appreciation Reception - Sims Stackhouse Mansion 6 pm . RSVP online. 14: STSM’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - Five Points 6pm. Registration before 4/4/10 is $10. 19: 6th Annual ―Tee It Up for STSM‖ Golf Tournament - Golden Hills Golf Club, Lexington Corporate sponsorships available online. 30: SC Bar Young Lawyer’s Justice Jam -The Elbow Room (proceeds benefit STSM) TRAININGS (open to the public unless otherwise denoted) February 2, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention 4-7:30pm, Newberry County Public Library 2009-2010 STSM February 13, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Board of Directors 9am-12:30pm West Columbia (registration closed) March 6, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention 9am-12:30pm Little Feet Child Care Center, Batesburg President: Cheryl Bullard, DHEC March 19, 2010: Training for Service Providers of Underserved Victim Populations Vice President: Heidi Scott, RCSD Newberry County April 6, 2010: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Secretary/Treasurer: Guy Bradley,
SCANA Ex-Officio: Kaye Jones, Colonial Life At Large: Judy Powers, NBSC At Large: Jason Bradley, BCBS Pam Baker, McNair Law Firm Walter Caudle, The MMTG Group Monique Mack, RCSD
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. Join STSM to improve the quality of the lives of survivors, reduce the risk of sexual assault, and ultimately prevent sexual violence; thereby, making the Midlands a healthier, safer, and better place to live.
W E’RE ON THE WEB!
WWW. STSM. ORG
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Susan Maupin, Mid-Carolina Coop. Dee Moise, Davis Moise CPA Mary Jane Peck, Colonial Life
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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.
The staff learning Spanish from Rosetta Stone during lunch. STSM received a grant through the Violence Against Women Act to hire a part-time bilingual victim advocate, print agency materials in Spanish, provide training to first responders in serving Latinos, and purchase the Rosetta Stone program.
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-8208 Fax: 803-790-8282 E-mail: stsm@stsm.org or ginny.waller@stsm.org Website: www.stsm.org
Volunteer Facilitator Priscilla Pee training City Year corps members with the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention curriculum at Lexington County Library.
STSM supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
Yes! I would like to invest in my community by donating to Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Donor Levels
$1,000+ Platinum $500-$999 Gold $100-$500 Silver Other Phone Email Exp Date Card Number Signature $51-$100 Friend $1-$50 Grassroots Name Address
2009-2010
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