State Office of Victim Assistance (SOVA)

In the interest of justice to all victims of crime whose injuries, pain, suffering and loss warrant our intervention and support, the State Office of Victim Assistance will:

PROMOTE collaboration at all levels, in order to restore justice to eligible crime victims who are in need of advocacy and financial assistance.

PROVIDE a network environment in which we work closely with victim service agencies and providers across the state, to render advocacy, support, programs, services, information, referrals, training and technical assistance. Thereby ensuring that together we are equipped to meet the needs of South Carolina's crime victims.

PRACTICE a community and victim centered approach proactively end violent crimes statewide, and assist crime victims and their families in need. By providing compensation to victims of crime who are eligible, and meeting the educational, training and professional needs of victim advocates, health care professionals, South Carolina schools, and victim service providers, the State Office of Victim Assistance seeks to ensure that South Carolina'scrime victims receive top quality service at all levels of our criminal justice system.

> SOVA AT A GLANCE

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Office of the Governor
State Office of Victim Assistance
1205 Pendleton Street, Rm. 401
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone (803) 734-1900
Victims Only Please 1-800-220-5370