Victim Services | South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services

The SCDPPPS Office of Victim Services (OVS) was created to assist victims and witnesses as they walk through post-sentencing processes including probation, parole consideration, statutory releases and pardon requests. Our goal is to keep victims and witnesses informed. Our hope is that keeping victims and witnesses informed will lessen the frustration and anxiety associated with the process.

Employees within OVS are certified through the Office of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification and Statistical Analysis located in the Office of the Attorney General.

Phone Number:
(803) 734-4770

Toll Free (Victims only, please):
1 (888) 551-4118

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 207
Columbia, SC 29202

Physical Address:
293 Greystone Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29210

Email Address:
victimservices@ppp.sc.gov

In order to increase the Department’s commitment to provide comprehensive services to crime victims, SCDPPPS employs Victim Advocates (VAs) located in field offices throughout the state as well as in the Central Office. These advocates are available to provide information and assistance to victims of offenders under the Department’s supervision. They are the point of contact if victims have questions about their cases.

OVS and the Department are committed to offering the best support and services to victims of crime and their families.

OVS provides:

Victim notifications
Monitoring of restitution payments, if applicable
Collecting and routing victim impact statements
Providing victim/witness advocacy
Accompaniment at parole/pardon hearings and violation hearings
Referrals to resources for specialized services
Information regarding the offender’s parole release and supervision
Information about other criminal justice and corrections agencies involved in victim's case
Training, education and public awareness

Victim Advocates