Mission:
The Special Victims Unit is responsible for the investigation of sexual assaults, abuse involving children, elder neglect and abuse, lewd behavior in the presence of minors, juvenile runaways and incidents of missing persons. The detectives focus on establishing all the facts through the collection of evidence and supporting statements from victim and witnesses. SVU detectives work closely with several organizations within Chatham County, including the F.B.I. Task Force, Rape Crisis Center and Chatham County District Attorney’s Office.
The Special Victims Unit is commanded by: Sgt. Aaron Washington
Steps You Can Take After Sexual Assault:
It’s hard to know what to do, how to feel, or what your options are after a sexual assault. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) provides a series of steps you can take after a sexual assault here: Steps You Can Take After Sexual Assault | RAINN
Resources in Chatham County:
Mary’s Place of Coastal Empire, 105 Wheeler St, Main Line: 912-233-3000, After Hours: 912-233-7273, www.marysplacecoastalempire.org
Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center, Office: 912-236-1401, After Hours: 912-704-2858, www.ccac-savannah.org
