Our Programs

Advocacy

Nationally, less than 3 percent of domestic violence victims press charges against their abuser. Victims of domestic violence typically do not view themselves as crime victims. The Advocacy Program at My Sister's House assists those victims who consider either pressing charges or filing for an Order of Protection.

The Advocacy Program was established in order to provide victims with support and information regarding legal issues and procedures. This program is made possible because of several dedicated volunteer victim advocates who accompany clients to court and assist them with filing court documents.

In addition to their initial volunteer training, victim advocates attend a two-hour training session where the laws that affect the population served by My Sister's House, Inc. are discussed in greater detail. Topics covered in the training session include: the Protection from Domestic Violence Abuse Act, the Criminal Domestic Violence Act, court appearance and preparation, victim's/witness' rights, both the stalking and marital rape laws, and victim compensation.

The Advocacy Program seeks to inform victims of their rights which enables them to make an informed choice.

TRI-COUNTY VICTIM ADVOCATES

My Sister's House, Inc. Advocate
Damitra Hilton (843) 744-3242 and Suzanne Pope (843) 744-3242

City of Charleston Police Dept Advocate
Charlene Gadsden and Catrice Smalls, 843-577-7434

North Charleston Police Dept Advocate
Lisa Cordray Bullard (843) 740-2824

Berkeley County Sheriff Dept Advocate
Carol Grunsky (843) 577-9562 ext. 4453

Summerville Police Dept Advocate
Pam Stonier (843) 851-4100

Hanahan Police Dept. Advocate
Monica Kropp 843-554-4221 ext. 112

Mt. Pleasant Police Dept Advocate
Sue Warren 843-856-2189

Charleston County Sheriff's Advocates
Easter Laroche (843) 745-2250
Barbara Binion (843) 745-2251

Dorchester County Sheriff Dept Advocates
Martha Bateman, Sunday Lance, Fred Harley, Margie Page
843-832-0321