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 our Court Advocate, Bridget Hall, and 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 advocate volunteers 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.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCACY DIRECTORY

CITY OF CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVOCATE
Catrice Smalls, Victim Advocate (843) 720-2425
Chelsea Hagan, Child Advocate (843) 720-3031
Vera Witt, Spanish Speaking Advocate (843) 720-3032
Joshua Williamson, Elder Advocate (843) 720-2534

NORTH CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVOCATE
Lisa Bullard (843) 740-2824
Sally Taylor (843) 740-2893
Minna Hosseini (843) 740-2891
Jessica Rodriguez (843) 740-2658

BERKELEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ADVOCATE
Carol Grunsky (843) 719-4455

MT. PLEASANT POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVOCATE
Monica Kropp & Ruth Broughton 843-849-5690
Donna German (seniors) 843-884-4176

CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S ADVOCATES

DORCHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ADVOCATES
Margie Page, Kimberly Carter, Amanda Kwalam, Tammy Anderson (843) 832-0321