Sharing your story publicly

 

For survivors who are ready and able to share their stories, public speaking can be an important part of healing from trauma, helping the speaker to reclaim control of their own experiences and connecting survivors to domestic violence intervention and prevention efforts on the local, state and national levels. Giving voice to the pain and suffering, as well as to the strength and resilience that survivors carry is powerful. In fact, the movement to end domestic violence has been built and sustained by the voices and stories of survivors and advocates.

 

NRCDV’s From the Front of the Room publication series discusses the issues that face survivors who desire to speak publicly about their experiences with domestic violence and provide guidance for the survivor speaker to maximize their physical and emotional safety. Your local program and state coalition can help you plan for your safety and explore opportunities for public speaking. When the media and community agencies are seeking speakers for interviews and/or awareness events, they are likely to contact these organizations for recommendations.

From the Front of the Room: An Advocate's Guide covers for English, Spanish & Arabic versions
From the Front of the Room: An Advocate's Guide to Help Prepare Survivors for Public Speaking
Available in English, Spanish & Arabic 
From the Front of the Room: A Survivor's Guide covers for English, Spanish & Arabic versions
From the Front of the Room: A Survivor's Guide to Public Speaking
Available in English, Spanish & Arabic 
From the Front of the Room: Sharing Your Childhood Story of Domestic Violence cover & 1 page Highlights cover
From the Front of the Room: Sharing Your Childhood Story of Domestic Violence
Available in English

 

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) offers a National Speakers Bureau that connects survivors to the community and creates awareness and dialogue around issues related to domestic violence.