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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:15 AM

Satilla Advocacy Services serves dual role protecting children

Satilla Advocacy Services serves dual role protecting children
Pictured are (L-R) President Kirby McSwain, Paige Taylor, Maggie Santana, Tess Aldridge, and President-elect Danny Bartlett. Photo By JESSI COX

April is widely recognized through colored ribbons, themed days, and social media campaigns.

But for those working on the front lines of child abuse prevention and sexual assault advocacy, the month represents far more than symbolic gestures. It is a reminder of how urgent, complex, and close to home these issues truly are.

In our region, Satilla Advocacy Services (SAS) serves as both a Child Advocacy Center and a Sexual Assault Center. This dual role reflects a reality advocates see daily — abuse does not fit neatly into categories, and survivors need coordinated, compassionate, and accessible services. The work is not abstract. It is local, daily, and deeply personal.

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