Survivor, 

As we step into a new year, we want to begin by honoring you—your strength, your courage, and your commitment to healing and justice. The work you do every day, whether by sharing your story, supporting another survivor, or advocating for change in your community, is what makes Crime Survivors Speak a powerful and growing movement.

January is a time for reflection and renewal. It is a moment to breathe, reset, and reconnect with our purpose. In 2026, we are deepening our commitment to building survivor leadership, advancing policies that center healing, and ensuring that no survivor has to navigate harm or recovery alone. Together, we will continue to fight for access to resources, dignity, and real safety in our communities.

This year will bring new opportunities to organize, learn, heal, and lead—locally and nationally. We are excited to walk into this next chapter with you and grateful for all that you bring to this community.Thank you for being here. Thank you for your voice. Thank you for your leadership.

Jonathon Lewis 

Crime Survivors Speak, Managing Director

We’re excited to invite you to join us for the kickoff of the Field-Generated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) 2026 observance — a space rooted in survivor leadership, community wisdom, and collective action. This year’s NCVRW theme centers on CommUNITY — uplifting survivor-centered, community-driven innovation and setting the tone for a connected and collaborative year ahead.

This kickoff conversation will highlight how survivors, advocates, and partners across the country are shaping the future of victims’ rights and support from the ground up.

🎤 Featured Presenters

• Claire Selib, Executive Director, NOVA
• Aswad Thomas, VP, Just Safe & National Director, Crime Survivors Speak
• Kristina Rose, Senior Research Associate, MUSC National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
• Renee Williams, National Center for Victims of Crime

🕐 Date and Time: Jan 21, 2026 1:00–2:00 PM ET
🌐 Accessibility: ASL and Spanish interpretation provided

This event is an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired as we move into NCVRW 2026 with intention and shared purpose.

👉 Register today: https://hubs.la/Q03-cYvQ0
🌐 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03-d9QF0

Start the new year with us and come to the January Wellness Wednesday on the 14th at 10am PST/12pm CST/1pm EST to work on a vision board! We also have the monthly Survivor Healing Space, a peer-led space for us to share and heal together. For more information about the Member Support Program (MSP), including how to access free counseling, resources, and a retail discount program visit this link.

The Crime Survivors Speak Podcast shares the stories of survivor leaders transforming our nation’s safety and justice systems. Join visionary survivor leader Aswad Thomas as he shares the mic with everyday people impacted by crime who are moving from healing to action and winning real change for communities across the country. Listen to episodes here.