South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocate Association

Leadership, Mentoring, Networking

 
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WHAT IS SCLEVA ALL ABOUT?

  • To instill “best practice” policies.

  • To protect the fundamental rights and dignity of crime victims.

  • To remain apprised and well-versed on the development of legislation and social policies supporting the interests of crime victims.

  • To provide vision and leadership.

  • To promote mentoring and networking.

 

Our Members

Members (most with substantial expertise) have a collective common ground being comprised of Law Enforcement Crime Victim Advocates (LEVAS), Law Enforcement Officers (LEOS), Forensic Interviewers, Investigators and Chiefs throughout our state.

Professionally members must provide direct services to crime victims including but not limited to sexual assault, criminal domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and survivors of homicide, fraud and crimes of technology.

Other than the responding Officer and/or Emergency Medical Professionals, the Law Enforcement Victim Advocate (LEVA) is the first on scene to protect the wellbeing and legal interests of the victim.


 
Ms. Tressa Dixon is being sworn into office by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson

Ms. Tressa Dixon is being sworn into office by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson

A Message from the SCLEVA President…

Welcome to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocates Association! We are a nonprofit organization duly organized under the laws of the State of South Carolina. We are professionals trained to support crime victims and proudly serve in our state’s law enforcement agencies to uphold the rights of those inflicted with unspeakable injustice.

As the association’s president, I am committed to fostering collaboration and inclusiveness to better serve crime victims, the members of our organization, our law enforcement agencies, and our community partners.

We are at a pivotal time in our nation’s history.  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, hospitalization, and deaths are still at high levels.  We are proud of South Carolina for taking the necessary steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19.  Through it all, SCLEVA members remain steadfast in serving our communities, doing so with integrity and honor every day.  We are South Carolina Strong!        

Our annual fall training conference might resume this year, if it is deemed safe enough for us to convene.  We provide workshops that feature some of this state’s most respectable leaders and educators. We are honored and blessed to have persons of such caliber willing to share their expertise on such relevant matters pertaining to crime victims and crime victims’ rights. We sincerely thank those who support this event each year.

I am also most grateful for my leadership team. They enrich and empower one another with their attributes. They refuse to focus on what we cannot do, but on what we can. They are committed and compassionate. By sharing their knowledge and wisdom with one another, they are not only enriching our organization but also themselves. These leaders hold treasures such as honesty and accountability. I am confident they will instill their values upon their fellow members who will also grow and follow in our traditions and footsteps for years to come.

I hope you will join us in this journey and embrace the challenge of our one common goal, which is simply to seek justice for those afflicted by the inhumane.

May God continue to bless our beautiful state, and our great nation!

~ Tressa Dixon, SCLEVA President