As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program, Inc., in collaboration with The Savannah Area Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management, hosted a symposium, “New Challenges — New Solutions: Erase the Threat,” to help the community and organizations proactively address domestic violence, workplace violence, mental health, business continuity, and corporate social responsibility to improve safety and reduce liability.
The four hour symposium was held on April 23 at the Effingham College and Career Academy. The participants were welcomed by Effingham County Commissioner, Reggie Loper, District 4. The keynote speaker was Michelle Buchmeyer, Investigator Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. Other featured speakers included Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie, EMA Director Ed Myrick, E-911 Director Jay Spinks, Fire Lieutenant Hannah Jenkins, and Rushe Hudzinski, Effingham County Human Resources Director.
The symposium was attended by organizational representatives and community leaders from six low country area counties including Bulloch, Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Jasper and Beaufort.