There is often an increase in abuse when a woman becomes pregnant. The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons was established in 1979 to coordinate existing services and emergency assistance for domestic violence victims and their families in Aiken county, as well as development of an emergency shelter program. The Center later expanded to include adult rape, child abuse, elder abuse, child sexual abuse, and batterers' program. Our programs are all very dependent upon community volunteers and donations. Here a woman has the opportunity to make unpressured choices about the direction of her life.
Counseling is also available to provide support.
Preparing to Leave 1. Many of these documents will be necessary in order for you to obtain housing, welfare or free inexpensive legal services. Set aside what extra cash you can. Hide an extra set of car and house keys outside the house or at a neighbor's. Know where you can go and how you will get there in case you have to leave suddenly.