Domestic violence organization works to educate during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness month

NORTH CHARLESTON S.C. (WCBD)–Leaders across the Charleston area are working together to educate the community on domestic violence and how you can seek help.

My Sister’s House and other organizations are collaborating to educate the community on building healthy relationships.

“We provide hope advocacy services to the community. Our goal is to help prevent critical issues and tragedies to educate the community and really to provide resources,” said Tosha Conner, the CEO of My Sister’s House.

According to a Lowcountry domestic violence assessment survey, 86% of people know someone who has experienced a form of domestic violence. 

96% of residents across the Lowcountry believe domestic violence is a severe life-threatening issue. 

A mother and her young son were the victims of an apparent domestic-relayed incident over the weekend in Goose Creek. 43-year-old Tracey McEvoy and her son were allegedly killed by the mother’s boyfriend, 43-year-old Nicholas Hegwein.

“I feel so deeply for the families who were impacted, and I think that it’s important that we continue pointing out the resources that are available again, giving people a space to feel comfortable enough to acknowledge that there is an unhealthy relationship,” said Conner. 

For more information and resources on domestic abuse, click the link below.

Domestic Abuse Shelter | South Carolina | My Sister’s House (mysistershouse.org)

South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (sccadvasa.org)

Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)