Center Locations
We have FOUR locations within the State of South Carolina's Pee Dee Region to serve families in need.
Florence - Hartsville - Sumter - Kingstree
Mission Statement:
Prevent Child Abuse Pee Dee is a program dedicated to reducing and preventing child abuse and neglect within the Pee Dee Region. The process of reducing and preventing child abuse in our families and communities must begin with education.
About Us:
The Elizabeth Pettigrew Durant Children’s Center was established in 1994 as the 2nd children’s advocacy center in South Carolina. Known as “The House Where the Healing Begins,” the assessment and treatment center for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect was named by Mr. Joe B. Durant of Florence in memory of his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Pettigrew Durant, a well-known teacher who had a great affinity for children.
Mr. Durant, a Florence area philanthropist, enabled the Pee Dee Coalition to purchase the facility, which continues in use today.
Our Services
In the event of child abuse, there are Durant Children’s Center various on-site services provided by the Department of Social Services, Law Enforcement, Solicitor’s Office, Medical and Mental Health Professionals, and Victim Advocates. The center provides the following services:
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24-hour crisis intervention
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Legal assistance
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Community education and training
Accredited by the National Children's Alliance
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