Survivors for Justice Reform

We are a global coalition of Survivors of Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking and allies who stand for justice reform. We advocate for options beyond the carceral system, like Restorative and Transformative Justice. We know there is no one size fits all when it comes to justice.


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Our Why:

The criminal ‘justice’ system is failing all of us. Rates of sexual violence have not declined in +20 years*. Less than 2% of sexual assault cases end with legal sanctions through court*. Less than 6% of survivors report due to fear of retaliation and lack of safety and trust with law enforcement. This is especially true for 2SLGBTQIA & BIPOC survivors who are often dismissed, blamed and even criminalized when reporting victimization. 88% of advocates report that survivors are re-traumatized through the court system*. The punitive system uses dehumanization and non-consensual process in its attempt to end dehumanization & violated consent.

Not in our name: Too often, individuals justify violence towards harm-doers in the name of survivors. The truth is, survivors are not a monolith. Our needs and wants differ. We are here to show the world that not all survivors want carceral or punitive outcomes. It’s time to shift this perception in order to enhance access to alternative justice pathways.

A Pathway Forward:

We lead with hope and humanity.

We recognize the harm caused by carceral systems.

We stand for transformative and restorative justice options beyond the punitive system.

We recognize there is no one size fits all when it comes to justice.

We believe in trauma-informed, survivor-centred justice.

We know that dehumanization and punishment will not lead us to a world free from violence.

Join the Coalition

Join the Coalition

We meet for bi-monthly organizing meetings & skill shares to support our advocacy, plan around policy change, gather as a community, spearhead educational media campaigns and so much more. State reps meet bi-monthly and chapters meet regularly as well. If you’re a survivor or ally who is passionate about this cause, we’re excited to welcome you into the coalition. It takes a village & every voice matters.

What is Restorative & Transformative Justice? Where do these practices come from?

Meet our State & Provincial Representatives around the World!

Meet our Founder

Marlee Liss is a somatic educator, social worker, author and lesbian Jewish feminist. Her sexual assault case made history in the North America criminal legal system and set precedent when concluding with Restorative Justice. Since then, she has supported thousands in learning trauma-informed pleasure and inclusive consent education . Marlee's work has been featured in Forbes, Huff Post, Buzzfeed, the Mel Robbins Show and more. As an award-winning speaker, she sits on Survivors Council Canada as a Member and Director at Large. Her story is currently being made into a documentary directed by Kelsey Darragh. Represented by Cooke McDermid literary agency, she’s currently working on a narrative nonfiction book about re-imagining justice.