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Dear CSSJ Member,
Ten years ago, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice started hosting an annual advocacy day at the California state capitol called "Survivors Speak." Since then, we've hosted Survivors Speak at state capitols in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Survivors Speak aims to elevate the voices of crime victims, particularly from communities most affected by crime, to share our stories, heal together, and call for new safety priorities that put our experiences at the center of efforts to reduce crime, improve community health, reform our criminal justice system, and advocate for smart justice policies that transform families, communities, states, and the country.
This year, we are excited to announce that Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice and the Alliance for Safety and Justice are hosting the first-ever Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington, DC, on September 23 & 24, 2024.
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The Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington is not just a gathering. It's a celebration of resilience and strength. This two-day convening is the nation’s first-ever mass mobilization of diverse crime survivors who will join together to champion a new approach to safety and justice.
This convening serves as a platform to not only amplify survivor voices and advocate for policy change but additionally to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act, the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, and the 20th anniversary of the Crime Victims Rights Act, all while advocating for the next era of victims rights and public safety priorities rooted in crime prevention, community health, rehabilitation, economic mobility, and healing recovery for all.
Check out the Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington promotional video [[link removed]] at [[link removed]] and stay tuned for more updates.
We hope to see some of you in D.C.
When Survivors Speak, Change Happens!
Aswad Thomas, MSW
National Director, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice
Vice President, Alliance for Safety and Justice
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