Crisis Assistance Response and Education
(C.A.R.E) and Victim Assistance
C.A.R.E.
Office
67 George Street
2nd Floor, Rooms 202 and 203
Phone: (843) 953-3390
Fax: (843) 953-2273
Email: CareVictimAssistance@cofc.edu
Appointments
Call 953-3390
Walk-in 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emergency Team Response
Pager: (843) 724-3600
About C.A.R.E.
Becoming a victim of a crime can happen to anyone and students, active in all facets of community life, are no exception. Faced with a host of critical issues, decisions and problems that can arise if one becomes a victim, life as usual — attending classes, going to work, studying, socializing — becomes anything BUT usual. The specially tailored C.A.R.E. program is available for our students no matter where a crime occurs on or off campus, or whether the student elects to file an official police report or not. Certified victim assistance specialists address the immediate and long-term questions and issues (What are my options? What happens if I…? How can I?), handle the non-counseling fallout from the crime (ex., missed classes or work, room change, course disruptions, safety planning and concerns), attend to ongoing distractions or interruptions (involvement in any judicial processes/appearances) and work to resolve any matters or concerns that arise related to the crime and its impact on the college experience. Services are provided within a framework that is attentive, sensitive and knowledgeable so that no matter where our students live, work and socialize, if there is ever a need, there is a wealth of assistance through C.A.R.E.
Safeguarding the rights of victims so that their voices may be heard, their choices valued, and their recovery process may become a constructive reclamation of life. SM