Survivor,

Welcome to November, Crime Survivors Speak family! As we continue our work to uplift and empower survivors, this month is about gratitude — for the strength of our members and the collective power we build together.

In case you missed it: Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is now Crime Survivors Speak — with a new name, new logo, and a renewed commitment to amplify survivor voices nationwide.

Together, we’re healing, leading, and creating safety through our voices.

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OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

Domestic Violence Mini Grants

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we awarded small grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 to 17 community-based organizations supporting survivors of violence—particularly those empowering Black and Latino women and men. . We are proud to have supported these powerful efforts and look forward to expanding this initiative in the future.

State Policy Retreats

Crime Survivors Speak brought together survivor leaders for Policy Retreats to develop ideas for the upcoming legislative year in Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, and California. We had thoughtful discussions on the issues impacting survivors in each state. The momentum continues this month with a Policy Retreat in Michigan and a Policy Luncheon in Pennsylvania.

Training and Leadership

Crime Survivors Speak facilitated Building a Network of Leaders to Win New Safety Priorities training in Norfolk, VA, and Jackson, MS. In both cities, survivors shared challenges accessing victim compensation and other critical supports, highlighting gaps in assistance during both the immediate aftermath of harm and the recovery process.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, November 10, 2025

Access to Victim’s Compensation Results and Findings Webinar

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Restorative Justice Webinar: How it Serves Survivors, Youth and Communities

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Crime Survivors Speak Member Appreciation Virtual Event

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SURVIVOR SUPPORT RESOURCES

Holidays can be especially difficult for survivors, and it’s important to know you are not alone. Here are some survivor-centered resouces:

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, reach out to our partners at Carson’s Village.
Join other Crime Survivors Speak members for Wellness Wednesday on Wednesday November 120th and the Monthly Healing Space on Thursday, November 20th
Counseling can help, so we partner with BetterHelp to give you three months of free therapy and support groups that can be renewed as needed. Contact [email protected] or go to https://www.betterhelp.com/voucher/ and enter the voucher code: asj23.

Crime Survivors Speak

Alliance for Safety and Justice
1624 Franklin Avenue
11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
United States

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Crime Survivors Speak is a program of Just Safe. Alliance for Safety and Justice (d/b/a Just Safe) is a tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Donations to Alliance for Safety and Justice are deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.

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