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SOUTH DAKOTA COALITION
Ending domestic & sexual violence
As a coalition, we do not provide emergency or direct services.
If this is an emergency call 911
Grassroots. Education. Advocacy.
about US
The South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence (SDCEDSV) was incorporated in September of 1978 to eliminate violence against women in the State of South Dakota and tribal nations within the borders of South Dakota. In 1978, there were no shelter or advocacy programs for women who were battered and their children. As a result of the dedication and commitment of SDCEDSV membership, today we have grown to a strong alliance of advocacy and shelter programs located throughout the state and on tribal lands.
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The South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence (SDCEDSV) is the designated sexual assault coalition for the state of South Dakota, being such we offer our membership training and technical assistance specific to sexual assault through out the year, on a consistent basis.
SDCEDSV includes twenty membership programs from across the state of South Dakota. Of those twenty membership programs, thirteen of those are located within reservation boundaries.
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To learn more about SDCEDSV's unique history download an informative thesis by Kimberly Dawn Robertson called Rerighting Herstory.
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Highlights of Our Work
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We provide public awareness, prevention and education materials.
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We established advocacy/shelter programs that are now free-standing organizations.
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We established outreach to ensure women across the state have consistent access to advocacy, safety and resources.
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We continued to provide technical assistance, training, consultation and other resources, as available, to membership and other organizations confronting violence against women and related forms of oppression.
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We have been instrumental in developing legislative reform including: Protection Orders for domestic violence victims, marriage license surcharge to fund local programs, the payment of rape examination to be the responsibility of the investigating agency, and a revised sexual assault statute specifics.
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors Co-Chair
aSHLEY ADAMS
Crisis Intervention Shelter Services - Sturgis, SD
Board of Directors - Secretary
Ebun Adelona
1008 Solutions - Hot Springs, SD
Board of Directors - Member
Donna Lamont
Sacred Shawl Womens Shelter- Martin SD
Board of Directors Co-Chair
PAULETTA RED WILLOW
Maggies House - Kyle, SD
Board of Directors - Treasurer
Mindy Looking back
Bridges Against Domestic Violence - Mobridge, SD
Executive Director
nicole bearheels
Rapid City, SD