This guide provides a basic overview of the issues that survivors face who wish to speak publicly about their experiences with intimate partner violence (IPV). It provides guidance for both survivor speakers and survivor advocates, seeking to make sure there is maximum physical and emotional survivor safety, and ensuring the overall success of the speaking event.
This tool discusses:
- Tips for Survivor Speakers
- Tips for Advocates
- Considerations for Specific Populations
- Survivor Speaker’s Safety Planning Guide
About VAWnet
VAWnet is a resource library home to thousands of professional materials on domestic and sexual violence-related issues. This organization’s initial focus looked at intimate partner violence intervention and prevention efforts and now includes resources for sexual assault and other forms of violence against women.
