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The Ways Racism Fuels the Fire of Domestic Violence
The Ways Racism Fuels the Fire of Domestic Violence
  • on February 6, 2023

Ending domestic violence isn’t possible until systemic racism ends, say advocates By Amanda Kippert Aug 10,...

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Navigating the Holidays
Navigating the Holidays
  • on December 20, 2022

RAINN   Dec 14, 2022 Dealing with Family Gatherings After Being Abused by a Family...

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Sexual Violence: We Know How To Stop It
Sexual Violence: We Know How To Stop It
  • on April 18, 2022

National Sexual Violence Resource Center NSVRC provides research & tools to advocates working on...

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On Writing as a Survivor
On Writing as a Survivor
  • on April 16, 2022

NSVRC March 23, 2022 JL Heinze Every survivor has a story. Telling that story...

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Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism
Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism
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  NSVRC March 23, 2022  JL Heinze According to the CDC, “Disability inclusion means...

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10 Tips on Being Trauma-Informed Online
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NSVRC March 23, 2022     JL Heinze Online spaces and content can bring us...

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Join us Sunday, April 10 for our 1st annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Join us Sunday, April 10 for our 1st annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Everyone has a role to play in ending...

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Please join us for our 1st Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt!
Please join us for our 1st Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt!
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Black History Month: Facts, people, quotes
Black History Month: Facts, people, quotes
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Generations and generations of boys have been taug Generations and generations of boys have been taught by society what being a man is all about, and sadly, a lot of what has been taught is stereotypes built on sexism, misogyny and abuse. Masculinity is not the issue. Toxic masculinity is. #gendersterotypes
Women are often objectified and viewed as nothing Women are often objectified and viewed as nothing more than sexualized tools. This societal stereotype and mindset contribute to the sexual, physical, and emotional violence that women endure. Women are not objects to be used and abused for pleasure.  They are people with value.
Some of the most damaging stereotypes are surround Some of the most damaging stereotypes are surrounding beauty standards. As young girls and women, society often says that your beauty determines your worth, but that's a lie. Knowing your value can help empower you to never settle for abusive and unhealthy relationships.
1 in 6 men are sexually assaulted. However, due t 1 in 6 men are sexually assaulted. 
However, due to victim blaming and gender stereotypes like "men should be strong enough to fight a perpetrator off" or "He wanted and enjoyed it, " many men don't seek resources and support and often suffer in silence.
Thank you to those who paved the way before us, th Thank you to those who paved the way before us, those who are fighting today, and the future change makers!
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Men deserve a safe place to be vulnerable emotiona Men deserve a safe place to be vulnerable emotionally. There is nothing weak about expressing emotions. Often, men who have been trained to hide their feelings never learn emotional intelligence, which can potentially lead to unhealthy behaviors like violence. #gendersterotypes
We can't thank CosmoProf Beauty #SBH and HeatherM- We can't thank CosmoProf Beauty #SBH and HeatherM-Cosmoprof Beauty enough for choosing us to be the beneficiary during Women's History Month! 
Thank you for supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence in your community. #WomensHistoryMonth #projectrest #SupportSurvivors
Limestone University students stopping by our tabl Limestone University students stopping by our table yesterday and rocking their DV/SA awareness ribbons. We ❤️ to see it.
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Project R.E.S.T. is a private, non-profit organization providing a multi-faceted assistance program to victims of domestic violence in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties, and victims of sexual assault in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties.

Project R.E.S.T. treats all clients, volunteers, and staff with dedication and respect regardless of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you encounter discrimination in any form while using our hotline or seeking our services, please contact Acting Executive Director, Krystal Smith at krystal.smith@projectrest.org

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  • Lynn Hawkins Center/Main Office: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Spartanburg Office: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Gaffney Office: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Union Office: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Thrift Store: Open Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm

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236 Union St., Spartanburg, SC 29302
864.583.9803
24-hour hotline: 864.583.9803 or 800.273.5066
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