Clint Tawes

My passion for preventing domestic violence and sexual assault began over 30 years ago.  As a survivor of domestic violence, I decided to give back to the community that saved me and began volunteering at the local emergency shelter, engaging kids in activities while their moms attended a weekly group counseling session.  I continued to give time, supplies, and funds to that same shelter for the next 20 years eventually, joining the board of directors and serving as fundraising chair and board president.

I currently serve as vice-chair for the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and look forward to continuing to support the agency’s mission of promoting prevention, advocacy, and education.

I attended the University of South Carolina, The Technical College of the Lowcountry, and the University of Southern Mississippi.  I completed the very first AmeriCorps class and earned certification as a crisis responder.  I then joined the Rape Crisis Center of the Lowcountry as an Advocate for Juvenile Victims of sexual assault.  While working at the Center, I was hired as a consultant for Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Prevention.  During my time with BCAD, I developed a curriculum for girls focusing on self-esteem and conflict resolution. The DESTINY program was presented to students in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton County. 

​In addition to working as an advocate, I started and have run my own small business for the past 27 years.

I have an amazing granddaughter, named Emrys.  A Pomeranian named Bella and a husband, daughters, and son-in-law that require and receive my love and devotion in the order they are listed above.