Survivors for Justice Reform
We are a global coalition of Survivors of Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking 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.
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Join the Coalition
We will be planning monthly organizing meetings, setting up worldwide chapters, planning around policy change, hosting community gatherings, spearheading educational media campaigns and so much more. If you’re a survivor or ally who is passionate about this cause, we’re excited to welcome you into the coalition. This is OUR movement and we recognize that it takes a village to get meaningful sh*t done.
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Meet our Founder
Marlee Liss is a somatic educator, social worker and sparkle-loving lesbian Jewish feminist. She made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. 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 was 1 of 25 survivors on an elite panel for the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence informing federal policy. 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.