Social Networking to End Domestic Violence

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. - Oct. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and South Carolina International Pageants is saying "NO MORE."

NO MORE is a new unifying symbol designed to galvanize greater awareness and action to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Supported by major organizations working to address these urgent issues, NO MORE is gaining support with Americans nationwide, sparking new conversations about these problems and moving this cause higher on the public agenda.

For every new 'like' South Carolina International Pageants receives on Facebook or new 'follow' on Twitter through October 31, 2014, the organization will donate $1 to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV).

Facebook.com/SouthCarolinaInternationalPageants
Twitter.com/SCIntlPageants

"As a victim of domestic abuse myself, I am determined to bringing the horrific nature of domestic violence to light," promises Tiffany Carnahan, Executive Director of South Carolina International pageants. "My hope is that my personal experiences can help other women find a way out of a very dark place in their lives, and our organization and I stand firmly committed to this cause."

According to the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), South Carolina ranks #1 in the nation for women killed by men. End the silence to end the violence.

If you or someone you know is being abused, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline toll-free at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).

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About South Carolina International Pageants:
South Carolina International Pageants is seeking young women to participate in its annual Miss & Miss Teen South Carolina International® Pageant April 18-19, 2014 at The Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. Miss Teen contestants must be 13 to 18 years of age. Miss contestants must be 19 to 29 years of age. All contestants will be judged in four areas of competition: fitness wear (20%), evening gown (20%), fun fashion (20%), and interview (40%). For more information on becoming Miss South Carolina International or Miss Teen South Carolina International, visit www.SouthCarolinaInternationalPageants.com or call the pageant office at (843) 631-9269.

About SCCADVASA:
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is a statewide coalition made up of the 22 sexual assault and domestic violence advocacy programs in South Carolina. We are working to make our state a place where all women, children, and men are safe in their homes, schools, neighborhoods, and communities. Find out more about SCCADVASA’s member programs and initiatives at www.sccadvasa.org.

About NNEDV:
The National Network to End Domestic Violence was formed in 1990 when a small group of domestic violence victim advocates came together to promote federal legislation related to domestic violence. Today, NNEDV provides training and assistance to the statewide and territorial coalitions against domestic violence. It also furthers public awareness of domestic violence and changes beliefs that condone intimate partner violence. NNEDV works to make domestic violence a national priority, change the way communities respond to domestic violence, and strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence at every level of government. To learn more about NNEDV, visit www.nnedv.org.