Help Is Available 24/7
Call 803-777-4215 and ask for a University of South Carolina law enforcement victim
advocate. Or email victimhelp@sc.edu.
Important Resources
Mental Health Support (24 hours a Day) - 833-664-2854
Counseling and Psychiatry Appointments - 803-777-5223
Student Care and Outreach Team - 803-777-4193 or Make a Referral
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVIP) - 803-777-8248
Pathways to Healing - 803-771-7273
How Can USCPD Victim Assistance Help
Our Victim and Witness Assistance Program is a free service for University of South
Carolina students, faculty and staff that specializes in assisting crime victims through
an incident and supports them as they navigate the criminal justice system.
Our Services
- Assist with preparation for court
- Provide court notifications
- Provide transportation and court escorts
- Answer your questions as they arise during the case
- Act as a liaison between the investigator and victim
- Create safety plans
- Obtain orders of protection or restraining orders
- Make counseling referrals
Protective Orders
These civil orders are granted by courts and provide protection from an abusive current
or former spouse, someone you have a child in common with, or a current or previous
live-in partner of the opposite sex.
Get important numbers, tools and rights information to help victims in the aftermath
of an event.
We Promise To...
- Treat victims and witnesses with dignity and compassion
- Assist those in our community who have been victims or witnesses of a crime
- Be available 24 hours a day through our quick-response program
- Increase awareness of crime prevention efforts through direct contact with victims
and witnesses
- Develop new crime awareness programs for the university
- Serve as a liaison between the community, victims, witnesses and the USCPD
- Offer advocacy and emotional support to victims and witnesses throughout the criminal
justice process.