Crime survivors all over the country are demanding a different future for generations to come. 🧵.

RT @SafeandJustUSA: 🗓August is here. That means we are three weeks close to the very first @CSSJustice National Healing and Safety Conferen….

RT @shakeelsunflowr: @SafeandJustUSA @CSSJustice You’re doing amazing, ASJ 😎

In our new podcast episode, Aswad Thomas and Elle Travis discuss how Black women are often denied their status as victims, how trauma and victimization are interconnected, and why true justice must include both accountability and care. 🎙️Listen:

When #SurvivorsSpeak, change happens!.

Did you know that our legislative agenda is created directly from our survivor members? We believe crime survivors should be at the CENTER of policy making decisions, and policy retreats like this one help us to always make sure that they are.

We also covered the current political landscape in the state and identified 3 potential bills that crime survivors in the state of Florida want prioritized in the coming year.

This weekend, we held a policy retreat in Florida with our CSSJ members, where we celebrated our 6 amazing legislative wins since 2018.

RT @SafeandJustUSA: Crime survivor Priscilla Bordayo with @CSSJustice testified today in support of Michigan’s HB 4211, which would help pe….

Another great article: When #survivorsspeak, change happens!!!.

We had an absolutely incredible experience earlier this week at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. PA crime survivors met with elected officials to advocate for smart safety solutions that actually keep people safe!. Read more here:

RT @SafeandJustUSA: Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is a national network of crime survivors joining together to create healing comm….

RT @SafeandJustUSA: We asked voters which public safety functions are most important to protect from budget cuts. The majority said mental….

People of every walk of life want & deserve safety no matter who they are or where they live. Cutting federal grants that protect victims of crime and reduce violence through strong community and law enforcement partnerships, threaten safety. #ReverseTheCuts #ProtectPublicSafety

Thank you to the bill's sponsors, @YvonneHinsonFL and Senator Lori Berman for their support in getting SB 240/HB 19 advanced this week!. Read about it here:

📢 Attention, Alabama survivors and advocates! This Friday, March 21, Aswad Thomas will be in #Birmingham to talk all about #VictimCompensation. Head to this link to sign up now:.

RT @theNATRC: Can you believe the TRC model is more than 20 years old? It's true! And NATRC membership continues to grow each year! #factfr….

RT @SafeandJustUSA: The Safer Michigan Act’s Productivity Credits bills were approved in committee today w/support from businesses, faith c….

RT @SafeandJustUSA: Thank you @SenRogerVictory for co-sponsoring SB 861-864 approved in committee today 🎉

RT @SafeandJustUSA: Another thank you goes out to SB 861-864 co-sponsor @JeffMIrwin

This is a huge day for #Michigan crime victims!!!.