Written By Volunteer Advocate Cady The Trauma Response A sexual assault often involves both physical and emotional pain. Psychologically and neurologically speaking, it is one of the most damaging events that can happen to someone. In the brain, sexual assault is perceived as a threat to survival, in the same way an attempted murder would…
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APRIL 2023 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH 2023: The low country-based, non-profit organization “Tri-County SPEAKS Sexual Assault Center” invites the community to events honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Drawing Connections: Start by Believing!” Scott Beard, Executive Director of TCS states, “Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time for our community to come…
Sexual harassment is and continues to be a contributing factor in staff turnover. While many companies understand the economic burden that comes with re-training employees, little take the time to explore the importance of addressing sexual harassment and its consequences in the workplace. In 2017, the #MeToo movement brought to light the experiences of victims…
Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. has served survivors in South Carolina for almost 5 decades. While the agency has been a lead provider in support services across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, TCS is seeing an influx of survivors coming forth to start their healing journey, even in the midst of a pandemic. At the beginning of 2021,…
1 . Give Your Time By giving your time or talents, making an impact could look like volunteering as a Volunteer Advocate providing emotional support on our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline or by volunteering with community outreach, fundraising, administrative tasks in the office, or through our prevention and education efforts. To learn more about volunteering, please…