Policy Issues
On August 23, 2023, South Carolina enforced this type of abortion restriction after it was declared constitutional by the state Supreme Court.
What is a six-week abortion ban?
This South Carolina bill, first introduced in 2023 and reintroduced in 2025, aims to further restrict abortion rights.
What is SC Bill H. 3537?
Social workers advocate for this fundamental right of clients, ensuring access to safe and informed healthcare choices.
What is reproductive rights?
Advocates work to inform the public about abortion rights through this type of educational outreach.
What is policy advocacy?
Advocates believe continuing this type of activism is key to protecting reproductive rights in South Carolina.
What is policy advocacy?
Before obtaining an abortion in South Carolina, patients must undergo this mandatory waiting period.
What is 24 hours?
SC Bill H. 3537 is officially known by this title.
What is the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act?
Restrictions on abortion access disproportionately impact these three vulnerable populations.
Who are low-income individuals, survivors of abuse, and rural communities?
To strengthen their advocacy, reproductive rights supporters compare abortion laws between these entities.
What are different U.S. states?
Supporters of abortion rights use comparisons between states to highlight the negative impacts of these types of laws.
What are restrictive abortion laws?
Under South Carolina law, abortion care is limited to these medical professionals, explicitly prohibiting nurse midwives from providing it.
Who are physicians?
This is the legislative session during which SC Bill H. 3537 was reintroduced.
What is the 2025-2026 session?
Unplanned pregnancies and abortion restrictions can lead to an increase in demand for these two social services.
What are foster care and adoption services?
Organizations supporting abortion rights rely on this type of continued academic and legal investigation to strengthen their advocacy.
What is research?
Advocates stress the importance of this type of peaceful demonstration to spread awareness and push for change
What are protests?
South Carolina law mandates that individuals seeking an abortion must be given the option to view these medical images.
What are ultrasound images?
The reintroduction of SC Bill H. 3537 highlights an ongoing debate over these two opposing perspectives on abortion rights.
What are reproductive rights and fetal protection?
Social workers provide this type of mental health support to individuals affected by restrictive abortion laws.
What is emotional well-being and resource connection?
Advocates engage in these three activities to publicly express support for abortion rights.
What are peaceful protests, community outreach, and educational campaigns?
Ongoing studies and investigations into abortion policies and their effects on public health contribute to this broader goal.
What is evidence-based policy reform?
Healthcare providers who violate South Carolina’s abortion laws may face these two types of penalties.
What are civil and criminal penalties?
If passed, SC Bill H. 3537 could impact these three key areas of healthcare and social services.
What are reproductive healthcare, legal services, and social work support?
Social workers often face ethical dilemmas when state policies contradict these two professional principles.
What are professional values and client autonomy?
Policy advocacy includes building relationships with like-minded groups and individuals, a process known as this.
What is networking?
Forming alliances with local and national organizations is an example of this advocacy strategy.
What is networking?