Victims Advocate

Pam Stonier graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Charleston Southern University and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Webster University. Pam is a certified victim assistance specialist and trauma services specialist. She has been employed with the Summerville Police Department since 1998.

Robin Petty graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the College of Charleston. Robin is a certified victim service provider. She has been employed with the Summerville Police Department since 2007.

Law enforcement based advocates provide immediate crisis intervention to victims of violent crimes as well as others who are going through traumatic situations. Having advocates on duty and on call around the clock to respond to crime scenes has proven to be one of the most valuable resources to victims. The victim advocate responds immediately to assist victims/survivors of crime with crisis services, which often make the difference between their emotional well being in the aftermath of tragedy.

Law enforcement based victim advocates deal with all types of traumatic situations ranging from domestic violence to homicide, as well as many situations, which are not criminal. Examples would be suicides, accidental deaths and missing persons. These families receive no services from other advocates since no crime is actually involved. However, they are still traumatized and need assistance.

In 1995, the Summerville Police Department, along with the Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug commission worked together to form CADA = Community Against domestic Abuse. We developed CADA as a model program to address the many problems of domestic violence. Since the inception of the program, many inquiries have been made and programs instituted following this model. There is no record of anyone reoffending during the time they were in the program.

Pam and Robin will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our program. Please call 821-3698.

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