Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands cancels 10th annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event
April 10, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) received on our 24-hour hotline several calls threatening harm to our staff and organization.
We have faith in our local law enforcement to ensure our safety and provide security. We are grateful for their continued investigation into these threats.
As this case is not yet resolved and as our primary responsibility is advancing the health and well being of our clients, staff, and those who support our work in the community, we choose to cancel tomorrow’s Walk A Mile In Their Shoes at the South Carolina State House.
We make this decision out of an abundance of caution. The daily work of STSM continues. We encourage everyone to use their voice to support survivors in our families and communities.
About Sexual Trauma Services of the MidlandsSexual Trauma Services is a 501(c)3 private, nonprofit, United Way community partner, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Formerly named Rape Crisis Network, Sexual Trauma Services serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Sumter, and Clarendon Counties. Sexual Trauma Services is committed to providing free support to survivors of sexual assault and abuse, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, hospital accompaniment, court accompaniment, personal advocacy, and individual and group counseling. In addition, Sexual Trauma Services works to educate the community to identify and prevent sexual violence. For more information or to donate online: www.stsm.org
