RALLY for VICTIMS

Saturday, December 7
11:00 a.m.
The Vera Project, Seattle Center

Victims of violent crimes, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, may face severe delays or even lose access to existing victim support services in their community due to massive cuts in federal funding. State leaders must act now on a permanent funding stabilization plan for victim services.

Community organizations assisting survivors are sounding the alarm and urging everyone to raise their voices on December 7. Together, we will demand that state lawmakers prioritize survivors and their families in the upcoming budget and session.

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Agenda for Rally

 

  • Meet up at the Vera Project
  • Hear from speakers and participate in planned activities
  • Choose from a variety of signs we’ll have available with a message that shows how you feel about cuts to victim services
  • Join in the march from Vera Project through Seattle Center and surrounding streets

Three actions you can take

As we prepare to rally on December 7, here are three actions you can take right now to support survivors:

  1. Register today! We’re calling on state leaders to act now, and we need your voice too. Let us know we can count you in!
  2. Spread the word! Share this event with your friends, family and colleagues—or anyone you know who would be interested, and keep an eye on our emails and social platforms to stay updated and share our posts!
  3. Submit a message we can share with legislators! We’re demanding legislators prioritize survivors and their families. Submit your message below and share why crime victim services are important to you.

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Services for survivors in my community helped me navigate the complex legal system and helped me find a path to recovery. I can’t imagine what my family and I would have done if these services weren’t available when I needed them.

– Anonymous

Victim services helped me find a new outlook on life, taught me the skills to deal with the effects of trauma, and put the power of healing, both mind and body, into my own hands. The value of these services are beyond compare.

– Lorna

There are a number of stages that victims of violence go through in processing and recovering from violence, sexual assault, abandonment, etc. “Recovery” can take significant time, both emotionally and physically.. Flashbacks can go on for decades. Services for victims are critical!!

– Cynthia

Victims hsve a right to be safe.
That means prioritizing them before the crime is committed (prevention) and it means making sure they have the support and services needed for healing.

– Carissa

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