Survivor Support & Safety

→ Increase funding for crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis programs, and survivor advocacy organizations.

→ Ensure survivors can access counseling, mental health services, medical care, and support from professionals trained in trauma-informed practices.

→ Support stronger protections for survivors seeking restraining orders, protective orders, and legal assistance while ensuring offenders are held accountable.

→ Increase safe housing options for survivors escaping abusive situations and provide support for rebuilding independent lives.

→ Ensure survivor-centered policies that prioritize confidentiality, respect, and informed decision-making throughout the recovery and justice process.
→ Help survivors access job training, employment opportunities, transportation assistance, and financial resources needed to regain independence.