The sexual assault services formula program (SAS formula program) was created by the violence against women and department of justice reauthorization act of 2005 (vawa 2005), 34 U.S.C. 12511

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $925,381 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (CFDA 16.017) grant to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). This 2-year grant, running from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026, will support the delivery of comprehensive services for sexual assault victims across South Carolina. The funding will enable SCDPH to provide intervention, advocacy, counseling, and related assistance to adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault through local rape crisis centers and nonprofit organizations. This grant is designed to supplement existing resources and enhance the capacity of service providers to deliver culturally-sensitive, victim-centered support throughout the state.

The SAS formula program directs grant dollars to states and territories to assist them in supporting rape crisis centers (including governmental rape crisis centers not in territories and tribal governmental programs) and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that provide core services, direct intervention, and related assistance to victims of sexual assault, regardless of age. Funds provided through the SAS formula program are designed to supplement other funding sources directed at addressing sexual assault on the state and territorial levels. Rape crisis centers and other nonprofit organizations, such as dual programs providing both domestic violence and sexual assault intervention services, play a vital role in assisting sexual assault victims through the healing process, as well as assisting victims through the medical, criminal justice, and other social support systems.