Survivors Speak Michigan – April 27, 2023
Are you ready for an amazing and empowering experience? On Thursday, April 27, more than 200 Michigan crime survivors will travel to the state capitol in Lansing for Survivors Speak Michigan 2023. If you are a crime survivor, this is a great opportunity to share your story, advocate for change, connect with other survivors, and experience healing.
This year we are advocating for a series of bills that will improve the health, safety, and well-being of crime survivors and communities across the state by increasing access to and supports within Michigan’s victim compensation system, securing funding for Trauma Recovery Centers, and supporting rehabilitation and efforts to reduce recidivism.
Consider joining MAP and many other organizations who will be there to show our support and solidarity with survivors throughout the state.
Date/Time: Thursday, April 27th, 11:00 am – 2:20 pm
Location: Michigan State Capitol Building, 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
Welcome Press Conference & Healing Vigil | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Our convening will start with a Welcome Press Conference in front of the Michigan State Capitol Building, followed by a powerful Healing Vigil. We will be joined by crime survivors, community leaders, legislators, and the media.
Healing Festival & Resource Fair | 12:00 PM – 2:20 PM
The Survivors Speak Michigan Healing Festival offers resources and activities for healing and wellness. Crime survivors and community leaders can take advantage of healing activities such as counseling support, yoga, meditation, art therapy, Indigenous smudging tent, dance, and chair massages. We will have resources available on victim services, victim compensation, and other community services. Lunch will be provided to all attendees
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ABOUT SURVIVORS SPEAK
Survivors Speak is the largest gathering of crime survivors in the country. This annual event at eight state capitols is hosted by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ), a national network of nearly 200,000 crime survivors who are committed to creating healing communities and shaping public policy that makes all communities safe.