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4th Annual South Carolina
Crime Victims' Unity Ceremony (April 2009)
SOVA Staff members SOVA display booth SC State House steps set the stage for the ceremony Crime Victims Unity Ceremony Speakers Dr. Larry Barker, Director of SOVA 4th Annual SC Crime Victims Unity Ceremony Crime Victims Unity Ceremony Speakers Henry McMaster, Attorney General

3rd Annual South Carolina
Crime Victims' Unity Ceremony (April 2008)

2007 SC Victims' Assistance Academy (www.scvaa.sc.gov)
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2nd Annual South Carolina
Crime Victims' Unity Ceremony (April 2007)
Crime Victims' Unity Ceremony was held on the State House steps Governor Mark Sanford spoke at the Crime Victims' Unity Ceremony The aunt of the victim honored this year, spoke of her experiences The father of the victim honored lights the candle in remembrance There were six guest speakers including Governor Sanford this year The Benedict College Concert Choir performed two songs The SOVA booth provided materials about their services, along with CVO's services SOVA staff passed out candles, programs and poems to the visitors

Rooted in Justice - Helping Those in Need
Training Workshop (April 2007)
Participants picked up their packets and SOVA gifts at the registration desk before the day began. The SOVA display booth featured the Crime Victims Application packet, SOVA brochures and many other useful resources... The Director of SOVA started the day off by welcoming the participants. SOVA staff members Workshop participants Workshop participants Workshop participants The Director of CVO also presented at the Workshop The Richland County Coroner gave tips on becoming a C.A.R.E. volunteer The workshop also heard from a SOVA advocate of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office Guest speaker from Parents of Murdered Children Guest speaker from Ridgill & Associates Guest speaker with SOVA staff member SOVA staff member conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA staff member conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA director conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA staff member conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA staff member conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA staff member conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA director conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA staff member conducting training with powerpoint presentation SOVA staff

2006 SC Victims' Assistance Academy (www.scvaa.sc.gov)
Academy staff writing "WE HAVE THE KNACK" with chalk onto sidewalk Academy staff member creates centerpieces for the tables Academy staff handing out booklets Academy staff members sort through the many nametags in preparation for the students Academy members go over the last minute details for the big day The Victims' Assistance Academy was hosted at ... "WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY" greets the students at the registration desk Academy students are all smiles at they wait for the day to begin Academy students taking notes
The classroom was full with few seats left empty An Academy students shares her thoughts with the class Core Faculty of the Academy Academy students and faculty take a photo opportunity during their break Everyone enjoyed the rockers just outside of the classroom Everyone enjoyed the rockers just outside of the classroom Our guest from Japan Academy Speaker at podium Academy Speaker at podium
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SOVA in Action
SOVA staff members conducting a training workshop There are many networking opportunities at the SOVA Training Workshops. When attending a SOVA Training Workshop, be sure to pick up our various brochures and handouts at the SOVA booth. SOVA Workshop attendees get a chance to share their own experiences with crime victim assistance. SOVA staff members marching at Victims' Rights Conference