Offender Accountability is a willingness – or accepted obligation – to acknowledge and admit causing traumatic harm and loss and devastation to others, and to account for the actual choices to cause those harms. This means taking responsibility for, and explaining those choices – without excuse or evasion, as difficult as that may seem to… Read More
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Many Survivors of violent crime have decided to positively impact the world and the lives of others through their own initiatives and endeavors. While these game-changing initiatives and efforts may not be widely known, more and more individuals are being called to use their voices and/or create organizations to fight against violent crime and offer support to others who were forced to experience what no one ever chooses to endure. While no survivor should have to feel responsible for the safety of others, the yearning to “do something” seems to be a part of the journey for many. We have found especially:
As we combed the Internet gathering initiatives, diving deeper into each to index its history and mission, and getting to know survivors, their voices, and their justice-seeking efforts, we were moved and inspired and changed, ourselves.
To feel the impact of these efforts as a whole, we invite you to search and explore widely and deeply.