About Survivors Speak
Each year, hundreds of crime survivors all across the country gather to heal together, share their stories and advocate for change. This is the largest gathering of crime survivors in the country. Survivors Speak 2022 is hosted by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, a national network of crime survivors joining together to create healing communities and shape public policy. Survivors Speak will host events at state capitols in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and a National Virtual Conference for its ninth year. CSSJ will host its Annual National Healing Vigil Day of Action with healing vigils in 50 cities to mark the end of National Crime Victims Rights Week.
Survivors Speak 2022 Schedule
Florida
On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, more than 400 Florida crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Tallahassee for Survivors Speak Florida 2022, the fourth year of the annual event.
Ohio
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, more than 200 Ohio crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Columbus for Survivors Speak Ohio 2022, the second year of the annual event.
Illinois
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, more than 200 Illinois crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Springfield for Survivors Speak Illinois 2022, the second year of the annual event.
Arizona
On Monday, April 25, 2022, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, more than 200 Arizona crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Phoenix for the Survivors Speak Arizona 2022, the first year of the annual event.
California
On Monday, April 25-26, 2022, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, more than 600 California crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Sacramento for the Survivors Speak California 2022, the eighth year of the annual event.
Michigan
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, more than 200 Michigan crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Lansing for the Survivors Speak Michigan 2022, the first year of the annual event.
National Healing Vigil Day of Action
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, hundreds of crime survivors and organizations representing Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice will mark the end of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by hosting the 4th Annual Survivors Speak National Healing Vigil Day of Action. The healing vigils will reaffirm our commitment to sharing stories, honor ourselves, honor our loved ones, and advocate for smart justice policies that prevent crime, reduce incarceration, and better support survivors, families, and communities.
Pennsylvania
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, more than 200 Pennsylvania crime survivors will travel to the state Capitol in Harrisburg for Survivors Speak Pennsylvania 2022, the first year of the annual event.
National Virtual Conference
For the third year, in June 2022, Survivors Speak will convene a National Virtual Conference with more than 2,000 crime survivors representing over 42 states.
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