Survivors Justice Center

We're a newly formed non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to survivors of sexual assault. Let's build a community of advocates & supporters who want to be part of the solution. Please RT & follow #BelieveSurvivors #TimesUp #MeTooMovement survivorsjusticecenter.org

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Too often, #LGBTQ+ survivors face systematic discrimination, prejudice and trauma when seeking justice. At @SurvivorsJC , we want to reverse this cycle & help LGBTQ+ achieve justice, accountability, and move on a path towards healing 🏳️‍🌈

Here at the Survivors Justice Center, we stand with #LGBTQ+ Survivors, during #PrideMonth2019 and every month 🏳️‍🌈.

#Trauma from #SexualViolence can alter the brain so memories & sensory information process differently. This must be understood when treating survivors & also when survivors come forward to give testimony when seeking justice newsweek.com/how-brain-hand…

Anti-Abortion extremists claim abortion is a violation of human rights. But cases like this show that the denial of abortion is an extremely cruel violation of the rights & bodily autonomy of children and victims of sexual violence. chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-z…

On #DenimDay, we wear denim to stand with #survivors of #sexualviolence, to stand against #RapeMyths, oppressive policies, attitudes & beliefs that protect the perpetrators of these crimes. teenvogue.com/story/denim-day

Remember: #healing #Trauma is a non-linear process, and healing can mean something different for each #survivor. mindbodygreen.com/articles/do-yo…

#Somatic #SexEducation is a form of hands-on therapy that has helped some survivors reconnect & reclaim their embodied experiences and forge a path toward #healing allure.com/story/somatic-…

April is #SexualAssaultAwareness Month. Here at The Survivors Justice Center, we are dedicated to providing #survivors of #SexualAssault with FREE legal services. YOU can help us help survivors by donating today! survivorsjusticecenter.org/donate

For #abusers to be held #accountable, #Survivors of #ChildSexualAbuse must be able to file civil cases in adulthood. We commend @voteCTWilson for coming forward with his story & for doing the hard work to ensure survivors of CSA are able to seek justice. washingtonpost.com/local/he-hates…

Happy #MuslimWomensDay from the Survivors Justice Center! Here is to Muslim Women #Survivors & those doing the hard work to seek justice & accountability for #SexualViolence! pri.org/stories/2019-0…

Proper diagnoses are instrumental to #healing for #survivors of sexual violence. #Healthcare providers must be educated on how to identify & treat #ComplexPTSD in survivors. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

The close quarters of a flight can make it difficult to escape from sexually predatory behavior. But there are ways to make flying safer- for yourself and for others. nytimes.com/2019/03/23/tra…

#SexualViolence has been a facet of #ArtHistory since the #classical era. But several #WomenArtists of the recent past radically changed the paradigm around how #rape is portrayed in art. huffpost.com/entry/artists-…

Whether its been 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, 30 years, or longer, the anniversary of a #survivors assault can still bring up pain & #trauma. However, there ARE effective ways to cope. teenvogue.com/story/how-to-c…

#Trauma isn’t just mental- it manifests physically as well. #MentalHealthAwareness #BelieveSurvivors #PTSD teenvogue.com/story/how-trau…

#Racist stereotypes often limit #BlackWomen #survivors resources to heal. Elevating the voices of these survivors is the first step on the path towards #justice. #BelieveSurvivors philly.com/health/black-w…

Getting a #tattoo has become an important part of the #healing process for certain #survivors: a way to redefine a relationship to their bodies post #trauma. cnn.com/2019/03/12/hea…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from The Survivors Justice Center. We are a new non-profit law firm dedicated to providing #survivors of #SexualViolence with FREE legal services. Consider donating today to help us help survivors achieve #justice. survivorsjusticecenter.org/donate/ #IWD2019

#Migrants and #undocumented people are some of the most vulnerable populations when it comes to #SexualViolence. Because of their legal status, #justice is rarely achieved, and the perpetrators of these crimes are rarely held accountable. nytimes.com/2019/03/03/us/…