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If your friend were experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship, would you recognize the signs? More importantly, would you know how to help? During my junior year of college, one of my closest friends entered a relationship that, at first, seemed to be heading in the right direction. She had the excitement and glow that…

Sistercare & the Cola Rosé Shower  Community partnerships have the power to turn awareness into action, and Sistercare was once again honored to be part of this year’s Cola Rosé Shower — an inspiring event dedicated to uplifting women and expanding access to critical healthcare resources.  Founded by Deonna Wylie, the Cola Rosé Shower brings…

Learn more about the services we provide and the people we helped last year.

Sistercare frequently collaborates with the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), because both organizations are committed to the safety and well-being of survivors of DV and SA. While SCCADVASA doesn’t provide direct services, they are a statewide, membership-based, non-profit organization committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina.…

Eugenia sought help from Sistercare in 2010.

My name is Logan Moore, and I am on the path of becoming an Eagle Scout. For my Eagle Scout project, I chose to work with Sistercare because the organization reminds me of one that helped my own family many years ago. My grandmother, Lillian, along with my mother, Diana, and my aunts, stayed in a place like…

Domestic violence is not always obvious. While many picture physical harm as the only sign, abuse can take many forms—emotional, psychological, financial, and even digital. Recognizing the warning signs is the first step in protecting yourself or someone you care about. Emotional and Psychological Abuse Abusers often attempt to control their partners through fear, manipulation,…

Victims of domestic violence are prisoners in their own lives, but they don’t have to walk alone. Sistercare is proud to share “Just Left of Perfect,” the organization’s first-ever short film. Following a day in the life of a fictional woman experiencing intimate partner violence, “Just Left of Perfect” highlights the complex stressors, trials, trauma,…

A safe plan is a plan of action designed to help keep survivors of domestic violence and their children as safe as possible. I. Safety During An Explosive IncidentII. Safety When Preparing To LeaveIII. Safety In Your Own HomeIV. Safety With A Protective OrderV. Safety On The Job And In PublicVI. Your Safety And Emotional…

Survivors who are abused may tell a friend or relative first.  It is important you know what to do, and equally important for you to take care of yourself. What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control…