About
Our Mission
The mission of A Call to Action Oconee (ACTA) is to help reduce the incidents of domestic violence in South Carolina, beginning with Oconee County.
Our Beliefs
We believe that in order to change the incidence of domestic violence, we must first change the attitude of the entire community. We must believe that it IS a problem, that it is OUR problem, and that we can ALL do something to create a positive change!
WHAT WE DO
• Community Education On Ways To Address Domestic / Dating Abuse, and Bullying
• Awareness Events
• Small Group Presentations To Churches, Schools, Civic Organizations
• Partner With Other Local Organizations For Training In Intervention Strategies
• We Collaborate with local resource providers*
• Community Prayer Group
*Download The Resource Guide Here ACTA Oconee→
Stand Up – Speak Out Bullying Prevention Poster Contest
The poster contest is open to all Oconee county students in K-8 grades. Cash prizes are awarded in set categories.
Stand Up Speak Out Labor Day 5K
Our Labor Day event is a family fun run held in Seneca, SC. Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age set brackets & Trophies for first male and female runners. This event is our major fundraiser.
Bystander Intervention Training
A Call to Action Oconee (ACTA) uses the Green Dot strategy developed by Dorothy Edwards, PhD. from the University of Kentucky. Green Dot provides participants with the necessary tools to safely intervene in a potentially violent situation, as well as portrays the belief that “Violence is NOT okay!”
Oconee County Sheriff Dept
Victim’s Advocate
Oconee County Sheriff Dept: 864-638-4111
Seneca Police Dept: 864-885-2730
24-7 Crisis Hotline
Safe Harbor
1-800-291-2139
2-1-1
Help Line, Option #1
Contact Info for Oconee
Domestic Violence Resources
FREE