PATIENT MATERIALS

Various materials can be used to help facilitate discussion about IPV and to provide patients with information about resources and services available to them in their community. The following resources may assist patients and providers in deciding what to do. Providers should be careful to consider the level of danger and violence experienced by patients before providing materials to take home.

• Information about IPV

Video: “Picking up the Pieces” (English / Spanish)

Brochure: “Is my relationship healthy?”

Brochure: “Are you in an abusive relationship?”

Brochure: "Domestic Violence Safety Plans"    

• Information about SC Laws

Criminal domestic violence laws in SC - Statute 

Civil protection orders - Statute

Divorce in SC - Statute

Brochure: "Types of Domestic Violence Protection" 

Brochure: "What SC laws say about marriage and divorce"

• Information about legal services

Victim advocates are generally the best suited practitioners to assist victims and inform them about the legal system and the process of pursuing legal actions.  Many of the organizations listed under the "Referrals and Resources" section are able to provide victim advocacy services. 

Victims Advocates

         SC Victims Advocate Network

         My Sister's House Court Advocates

Obtain a restraining order in Charleston County: 

          Clerk of Court  

          Magistrate Court

• IPV and Immigrants

Brochure: "Immigration relief for victims of crime and domestic violence"

Brochure: "Know your Rights" (English / Spanish)

Brochure: "What immigrants need to know about DV" (English / Spanish)