Newsletter -- Volume 2, Issue 3

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April 30, 2010
New Beginnings
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STAFF Genevieve N. Waller, Esq. Executive Director Georgina Hance Office Manager Harriet Williams, LMFT (IN) Director of Crisis Services Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Katie Reid, MSW Community Education Program Director Mary Dell Hayes Volunteer Services Coordinator Melanie Griffin, LMSW Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Meredith Peters, LPA (NC) 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/MSW Candidate, Education Intern Reonda Washington, MPH Education Intern Whitney Beissner, MSW Education Intern
SAAM Events: *Kickoff at Gotham Bagel *Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training *Rape Aggression Defense Training *Community Partner Appreciation *Walk a Mile in Her Shoes *6th Annual “Tee It Up for STSM” Golf Tournament *Denim Day
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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 — Kaye C. Jones
She has lived in the Columbia area since 1971 and is a 1978 graduate of Clemson University. Kaye has also served on the Board of Directors for Palmetto Place Children’s S h e l te r , t h e Fa mi ly , Individuals, and Children's Council of the United Way of the Midlands, and is a member of St. Andrews Woman’s Club. Kaye has been married to Tom Jones for 30 years and they have one daughter Katie. In her time not working or volunteering, Kaye enjoys reading, traveling, and cooking. “Kaye has not only
been a mentor to me and the other Board members, but is the premier example of selfless service to survivors of sexual violence. Her dedication, can-do attitude, and jovial personality will be missed when she rotates off the Board this July.” — Cheryl Bullard, Esq. Board President
In the Third Quarter, STSM staff and volunteers accompanied 83 primary survivors of sexual assault and abuse at the hospital.
Kaye joined the board in July 2004 and brings 29 years of business experience. Kaye served two terms as STSM Board President and is currently Ex Officio. She is a manager at Colonial Life where she has worked most of her career. Kaye is a South Carolinian by birth and a Clemson Tiger by choice!
STSM Volunteers Win Prestigious Awards
Karen Sundstrom and Anna Walton, STSM Volunteer Advocates, were recognized this past quarter for their contributions to ending sexual violence in the Midlands. The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault awarded our long-term volunteer Karen Sundstrom the Citizen Advocate of the Year award for her exemplary service to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. SC Victim’s Assistance Network named Anna Walton the 2010 Volunteer of the Year for committing her time and talent to assisting crime victims. Karen and Anna, we are so proud to partner with you both!
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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.
Volunteer of the Quarter — Priscilla Y. Pee
Administrator for the Special Management Unit and the S.T.A.R. Treatment program. Priscilla is also a single parent of a 15-year old son who attends Dutch Fork High school and loves playing football. She also received her B.S. in Psychology from Francis Marion University and is pursuing a M.A. in Priscilla is one of the volunteers for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, where she facilitates Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training. She is a full time employee with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice of 25 years. She currently holds the position of Management and Compliance Analyst and additional duties as the Unit in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University. Priscilla enjoys playing volleyball, softball, and working various puzzles. Priscilla has a passion for children and believes that every child should be allowed to grow up healthy and whole. She felt the need to answer the call for volunteers to facilitate child
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sexual abuse training and did so willingly and graciously.
“Ever since Priscilla started working as a volunteer facilitator in August 2009, her enthusiasm and passion for this work has been evident. She consistently sign s u p to pr e sent workshops both during work hours and on nights and Sundays. When she is leading a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training, Priscilla really connects with her audience. Her wealth of knowledge from years of working at DJJ and her inherent compassion makes her a fantastic training facilitator.”
-- Katie Reid, Education Director
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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.
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Community Partner Appreciation Award
On April 13, 2010, STSM presented five awards for outstanding partnership with STSM and commitment to serving survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Community Education Program:
Cardinal Newman High School
Crisis Services Program:
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept Victim Services
Volunteer of the Year:
Sarah Moran
Clinical Services Program:
Newberry County Mental Health
Volunteer Program:
Lexington Medical Center ER Social Workers
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THANK YOU TO OUR THIRD QUARTER SUPPORTERS!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Joan Amado Keisha Anderson Donna Arndt Andew Arnold Azalea Sands Golf Sandra Bachelder J. Bailey Baker, Ravenel & Bender, LLP Pam Baker David Bateman John Beard Curtis Begley Whitney Beissner Sheena Benson Antoinette Berry Kelly Berry Nishtha Bhatti BiLo - Augusta Road George Bitterwolf Nancy Blakey BlueCross BlueShield Candy Bolton Susan Boone Christi Bost Larry Boyd Colleen Bozard Guy Bradley Jason Bradley Michelle Brantley Phil Bresnahan LaNae’ Briggs Chappelle Broome Fredricka Brown Mary Brown Shemel Brown Yashica Brown Angela Bruccoli Cheryl and Leon Bullard Shannon Burnett Shannon Burris John Burton Ross A. Burton Natalie Butler Computer Associates CDW CSC Covansys CSI Leasing Caffe Ventures Mr. Friendlys Caffe Ventures Vista Gervais and Vine Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC Camden Country Club Tawana Carter Jesse Carwell Walter Caudle Jeanne Cavanaugh Central Carolina Community Foundation Christian Chamberlain Childs & Halligan, PA Children’s Trust Fund of SC Cisco Citrix City of Columbia Sharon Cloud Jennifer Clyburn Cobblestone Golf Club Columbia Country Club Compuware Comsys Cynthia Cooper Harry Cotton Charles Craft Mark Creel Cribbs Bakery Joshua Dailey Annetrinette Dale Tameka Davis Brittany Dease Lina Delacruz Ryan Dennis Joel Dix Dean Doolittle Vaughan Dozier Kevin Drew Stephanie Duty EMC2 ERA Consulting Jamie Early Eastman Chemical Company Deborah Edens Mark Estes Thomas Faulds Amanda Felder Georgette Fennell Monica Ferrante Vickie Fetner Orlando Finkley Five Points Association St. Patrick’s Festival John Flannagan Flight Deck Chris Ford Tracey Forehand Forsythe Judith Francis Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards, LLC Cynthia Garcia Michael Gillespie William Gillaspy Sharon Goff Golf Club of Crickentree Christopher Grier Melanie Griffin Amy Griffith Larry Guy Hewlett Packard Pamela Hall Georgina Hance Marlena Harris Cymyera Hart Temple Hart Robin Haselden Michael Heaton Josie Heilman John Hiers Audra Hill Janet Heuer Alexander Hray Deshondria Holmes Franz Holscher Matthew Home Stephen Howell Joan Hughes Kimberly Humphries Hal Hutchins IBM/Sirius Infosys Chris Ingram Internetwork Engineering Patoshia James Carmel Jenkins Angela Johnson Daryl Johnson Shirley Johnson Connie Jones Kaye and Tom Jones Mary Jones Robin Jones Christopher Jordan Roxana Kahn Diane Kendall Scott Kesling Key Consultants Pamela Kitchens Lake Marion Golf Course Dorothy Ann Lawson Gayle Leslie Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission Little Pigs BBQ Michael and Lisa Longshore Stephen Loewenthal Debra Lundberg Robert Mahon Belinda Marin Renee Martin Jennifer Mastry Mary McCaskill Paulette McCurdy Neosia McDaniels Kimberly McGhee Margaret McKechnie Mikaela McKenie Jim McLeod Mike McLeod Tyajuana Mealing Laurie Melton Paul Merz Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Syreeta Miller Modis Beverly Myers Stephen Narewski Marcia Nelson David Nesbitt Newberry College Newberry County Fatimah Niles Mondo Normile Northwoods Golf Club Oak Hills Golf Club Lisa O’Neill Oracle Michael Owens Syreeta Owens Chris Oxner Amari Paulovic Natasha Pauling Mary Jane Peck Rhonda Phillips Kimberly Pierce Pinehurst Pinnacle Consulting Tracy Pitt Meredith Plyler Susan Poole Chaundra Pringle-Graham Rebecca Rabern John Raftery Emily Rawlings Katie Reid Richland County Jennifer Riddle Marline Robinson Roly Poly Sandwiches Catherine Ross Daniel Rossman Susan Rusher SAP SCE&G Terrence Sabol Shirley Samuels Diane Savage Cindy Scott-Durham Tina Selfridge Randy Senn SHI International Wynetka Shutt Vivian Simons Tiffany Singleton Alisha Smith Judith Smith Thomas Smith Thomas Snipes William Spivey Spring Valley Country Club St. Andrews Woman’s Club St. Peter’s Catholic Church Tranna Starnes Sonya Stephenson Strategic Staffing Solutions Steve’s #1 Subcontractor Dale & Alyssa Stigamier Sandra Stocker Deborah Sturgess John Sullivan Edna Sumter David Swartz Rhonda Sweatt Systemtec TGI Fridays Kelly Temple Joel Thomas Tidewater Golf Club Titan Technology Partners Tri State Merchandizing Skip Anderson Uno Chicago Grill Vc3 Jack Valpey Verizon Ginny and Ed Waller Carol Walter Websense Jefferson Wells Meg Wempe Shameka White Jean Whitley Jeff Wieland Wild Wing Plantation Carol Willard Lakoskski Williams The Windermere Club Adrienne Woods Curtis Woods The Woman’s Club of Columbia Endowment Zaxby’s Amanda Zentz
Thank You!!!
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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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 20, 2010 Working with Hispanic Clients Training 9:15am-4pm, West Columbia Community Center June 1, 2010 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training 5:30pm-9pm, Newberry College June 6, 2010 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training 1pm-4:30pm, Gaston June 12-17, 2010 Volunteer Advocate Training August 3, 2010 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training 5:30pm-9pm, Newberry College August 21, 2010 Volunteer Speaker’s Bureau Training
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2009-2010 STSM Board of Directors
President: Cheryl Bullard, DHEC Vice President: Heidi Scott, RCSD 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 Peggy Copulsky, NCMH
W E’RE ON THE WEB!
WWW. STSM. ORG
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. 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.
Monique Mack, RCSD Susan Maupin, Mid-Carolina Cooperative Dee Moise, Davis Moise CPA Mary Jane Peck, Colonial Life Preston Winkler, Greater Columbia Community Relations Council
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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.