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Executive Regional Director
Deputy Sheriff, Reggie Gaymon, Investigator, Victim Services
Richland County Sherriff’s Office
“I try to live a life that is honorable and do what the Lord would have me to do Micah 6:8  “To seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God”   Â
Executive Regional Assistant Director
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Executive Regional Director
Executive Regional Assistant Director
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Executive Regional Director
Michelle Shugart, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate
Union County Sheriff’s Office
“There are many obstacles that victims face from the time a crime occurs until the case is adjudicated, and even sometimes thereafter. Having the responsibility of ensuring our victims receive proper services and are treated with dignity and respect during this process and devastating time is truly gives me a servant’s heart. “By compassion, we make others’ misery our own, and so, by relieving them, we relieve ourselves also”.
Executive Regional Assistant Director
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Executive Regional Director
“My life’s mission is to help others. As a LEVA, I have the privilege of speaking for those that cannot speak for themselves. What a Blessing!”
TRAINING COORDINATORS
Training Coordinator
Lieutenant Paula Brewster,
USC Upstate
Ever since my childhood, I would help people who needed help and go out of my way to help someone. Later on I became a law enforcement officer, I was able to help that in need and provide comfort to them. So it was a calling for me and I loved it. I got to see the real impact I was having on people by helping them. I eventually became a Law Enforcement Victim’s Advocate to continue helping and devote more time and energy to the victims who were affected by criminal activity.
Mass Fatality and Human Trafficking Training Coordinator
Pamela P. Gregory, Victim Specialist
FBI Columbia Division, Office for Victim Assistance
Meeting crime victims where they are in their victimization and treating them with dignity and respect is a special place to be.
HISPANIC LIASION
Hispanic Liaison
Alma Sierra, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate ,
Georgetown County
I am compassionate about what I do because I believe that everyone has the right to be heard. Being a LEVA and serving as a first responder is rewarding for me because I know I can be that person to make a difference for the victim and family members that afflicted and unable during their time of crisis. I am passionate about what I do and love making a difference in people’s lives! Being a part of the healing process of a broken heart or a broken spirit is what encourages me to wake up every morning and smile. Sometimes that smile is all that someone needs to gain strength and overcome any obstacle. My role as an advocate is a ministry not an occupation!
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
MENTORS
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Kaye Epps-Williams, CDV Investigator/Victim Advocate
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office
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Debra Foster, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
” I enjoy working with victims helping them to realize that the  inner strength that they possess inside them can get them through any adversity that may come against them. “
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Ann Bullock, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate
Aiken County Victim Service
“I continue to be a victim advocate because one never knows which life you may have saved at the end of a day. ”
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Meghan Weible, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate
Greer Police Department
I want to help people. It is important for someone to feel that they are not going through a crisis alone and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am happy to help people navigate through the criminal justice process and to provide support.
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Pam Ward, Office Manager Victim Services
Aiken County Victim Services
“When I hear the sense of “RELIEF” in a victim’s voice, once they truly understand I am not there to judge them or their situation but to “HELP” guide them through a difficult time. I know I have done my job.”
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Juli Davis, Victim Advocate
Aiken Department of Public Safety
“I love being able to help someone with a situation they see as impossible. Empowering someone to take control of their own lives is a wonderful reward.”
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Corporal Mary Winnington, Victim Services
USC Columbia
It has always been a dream of mine to become an officer of the law and I truly love the fact that I can be a police officer, and provide support and comfort to a victim of a crime. I enjoy the satisfaction of knowing I did everything I could to help someone in need.
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Ebony Simmons
Chester County Sheriff’s office
” I enjoy working with victims helping them to realize that the  inner strength that they possess inside them can get them through any adversity that may come against them. “