Palmetto Citizens Against Sexual Assault - CAC

08/26/2026

🚔 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

One of our favorite traditions each year is partnering with the Lancaster Police Department to celebrate National Night Out.

This event is a great reminder that when law enforcement and the community come together, we build stronger relationships, safer neighborhoods, and a better Lancaster County.

Join us on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the corner of Catawba Street & Dunlap Street for an evening of fun, food, and community!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
🚔 Meet your local law enforcement officers
🎉 Family-friendly activities
🍔 Food & treats
🎶 Music & entertainment
🤝 Connect with community partners

🐾 Be sure to stop by the Lancaster County Animal Shelter, where several adoptable pets will be waiting to meet you.

You never know... you just might find your furever friend!

Remember, this event is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 and open to the public, so bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come spend the evening with us. We look forward to standing alongside the Lancaster Police Department once again as we celebrate the partnerships that help make our community stronger.

We'll see you on October 6!

08/25/2026

🏎🏆It's FULL SPEED AHEAD for the United Way Bed Race. Join us this year for the 20th running of the Bed Race. More info coming soon! Get your teams ready! And this year, you can make your own bed to race! Contact us for more information!

07/28/2026

A Columbia, SC Mosque leader and school administrator was recently arrested after multiple women reported being sexually assaulted over a period spanning more than a decade, using his leadership position to exert power over the victims during the assaults.

Often perpetrators of sexual violence are people in a position of power or trust – a faith leader, a boss, teacher, landlord, or coach – asserting their authority over victims. Survivors may feel confused, afraid, embarrassed, or unsure if anyone will believe them.

If you have experienced sexual violence, know that you are not alone. Visit our website for an interactive map of SCCADVASA member organizations providing free, confidential support to survivors 24/7: sccadvasa.org/get-help

07/18/2026

07/10/2026

When a child finds the courage to speak, what happens next can shape their future.

Because of supporters like you, more children are connected to trained professionals who know how to help them begin healing.

Be part of what happens next: https://giving.nationalchildrensalliance.org/-/XSKGRRBN

07/09/2026

At SCNCAC, we recognize National Forensic Interviewers Week as a time to honor the dedicated professionals who help give children a voice and a safe space to share their stories.

In the last 12 months alone, Children's Advocacy Center interviewers across the state have conducted over 8,600 interviews with victims of child abuse and neglect.

You are deeply appreciated!

Help us celebrate and uplift forensic interviewers by sharing your appreciation or learning more about their impact.

05/24/2026

Great day to come out and support the Speedway Children's Charities - North Carolina at the Coca Cola 600. PCASA receives a grant to support children in our area!!! Find a volunteer if you are there!!

05/01/2026

Only 24 percent of the nearly 500,000 estimated sexual assaults occurring each year in the U.S. are reported to law enforcement.

SCCADVASA Executive Director Sara Barber recently spoke with SC Public Radio's Kristina Thacker about the prevalence of sexual violence and why so many survivors remain silent.

"Coming forward is a huge risk. Especially if it's someone who has power over you… your boss, or pastor in your church, or a parent. That can be very complicated," she said.

➡️ Listen to the segment: https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2026-04-28/south-carolina-speaks-exploring-the-reality-of-sexual-violence-and-why-most-goes-unreported

04/29/2026

PCASA had a productive training today for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and for Denim Day!! Great turn out with our collaborating partners and other agencies in Lancaster, Chester, and Fairfield.

04/09/2026