Where applicable, the Department's Victim's Advocate can/will:

Provide services to all victims of crime within 24 hours of crime

Provide emergency crisis counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, assault & battery and any other bodily injury crimes

Provide follow up and support services to victims of crime through out the criminal justice process

Provide emergency assistance to victims in securing orders of protection/restraining orders and other legal remedies to help protect victims

Provide emergency financial assistance to help stabilize victims of crime

Provide court orientation and support and throughout the legal processes

Provide referral services to victims in order to help stabilize and reduce victimization

Assist patrol officers during crisis situations in order to reduce trauma associated with crime

Notify victims of bond hearings and attend or represent victims at hearing

Notify victims of all court hearings and attend with or represent victim

Provide public information seminars on victimization, crime prevention and other topics

The above are provided at no cost to victims.

The Department's Victim's Advocate can also provide information on the SC Victim's Compensation Fund. This resource is intended to help individuals with medical expenses, loss of earnings, counseling expenses or funeral expenses that result from a crime. To qualify, individuals must report the crime to police within 48 hours (if possible), cooperate with law enforcement and the Governor's Office Division of Victim's Assistance, and complete an application.

Contact Ms. Flack from 8 - 5 Monday through Friday by calling (803) 356-2746 or email jflack@lexsc.com.

Important contact information:

Links to additional information:

South Carolina State Office of Victim's Assistance

South Carolina Victim Assistance Network

"Do the Right Thing" Training Video for Law Enforcement Officers

How to Obtain a Restraining Order

How to Obtain an Order of Protection