Watch this space for announcement of the next Survivor Voices event.

about the survivor voices series

The purpose of the series is to:

• Educate the public about the issue of child sexual abuse and what it means to seek justice as an adult
• Provide survivors who are ‘ready’ to be public with a safe platform to speak
• Inspire survivors in the listening audience to take steps toward healing and justice

Series to Date:
7. Tuesday, April 26, 2022:                   Victoria Gehman: Former Child Welfare Case Worker, Survivor, Author
                                                                 Book: Slow Your Pace, Hope a Little Longer: A Collection of Poems
6. Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021:             Cathy Collyer: Occupational Therapist, Survivor, Author
                                                                 Book: Staying in the Room:  Managing Medical and Dental Care When You Have DID
5. Monday, June 14, 2021:             Adrienne Spires: Non-offending Parent, Domestic Violence Survivor, Abuse Prevention Professional,
                                                                 Author. Watch this space for information on forthcoming book.
4. Tuesday, April 20, 2021:             Lyn Barrett: Survivor Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder
                                                                 Forthcoming Memoir: Crazy-In Search of a Narrative
3. Thursday, February 18, 2021:    Pauline Zimmerman: Author, Retired Nurse and Counselor. Lancaster, PA
                                                                 Memoir: I Heard and Saw Before I Knew
2. Thursday, Dec 3, 2020:              Pastor Mark Harris: Survivor, Former Trafficking Victim, Pastor in Columbia, PA
1. Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020:              Lizzie Hershberger: Formerly Swartzentruber Amish. Minnesota
                                                                 Memoir: Behind Blue Curtains

There is no cost to join the event. Donations to the work of Safe Communities are encouraged to help fulfill our vision of
communities where all children and teens are free from sexual abuse, and survivors are empowered to live healthy, joyful and vibrant lives.  (Suggested donation: $10) Donations can be received through the Donate button below, following form registration,
or through the link in the confirmation email.

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