Survivors Speak
Empowering survivors to heal, share, advocate and inspire
No more shame. No more blame. No more fear.
Survivors Speak™ empowers survivors to share their stories through specialized professional training in public speaking and team building, allowing them to advance their own healing while helping to educate audiences of all kinds.
Transformation from victim to survivor
Survivors are the heart of all that we do. We provide hope and let victims know there is a path forward after trauma, showing that it is possible to become strong, resilient survivors. Through our program, survivors not only share their personal experiences to raise awareness at a variety of venues and with diverse audiences, but also bond with one another through fun events, self-care activities, and simply being there for each other. This supportive community strengthens their healing journey while empowering them to educate, inspire, and transform the world around them.
This 1-day workshop involves:
Exploring and documenting your personal story in a safe and supportive environment
Advancing your healing by bonding with other survivors
Gaining confidence by learning to share your story publicly
Increasing your resilience through empowerment
Graduating from the program to become a member of our Survivors Speak Outreach Team and ultimately educate society by sharing your personal story with audiences of all kinds
Meet the members of our Survivors Speak Outreach Team
All of our workshops take place in person.
Applicants for the Survivors Speak Workshop must reside
within 2 hours of Central Connecticut or in the state of Montana.
“One of the first times I shared my story at Fairfeld University, we had a panel afterwards and multiple students in the audience stood up and shared they were victims for the first time, in front of hundreds of their classmates. The power of being brave and sharing my story gave others the strength to speak out. I will never forget that moment.”
Survivors Speak Workshop Facilitators
Tracey Blackman
Letamarie Highsmith
Sue Blasavage
Barb Jenkins
Megan Charette
Michelle Giorno
Tara Flynn
Patti Ieraci, LPC
Psychotherapist
Our workshops are transformational.
Participants explore, document and ultimately share their personal stories with fellow survivors in a supportive environment.
Most victims of sexual crimes suffer in silence. We help victims find their voice.
Bob Dickson
Dale Carnegie of Western CT
Business Owner/Senior Trainer/
Chief Business Coach focusing on Leadership, Presentations and Sales Development
Survivors from Jane Doe No More have participated in multiple trainings put on by Bob and Dale Carnegie of Western CT.
Bob is instrumental in helping to train and coach lead survivors as well as building workshop curriculum.
It is so important as a survivor that you know that it is not your fault and you are not alone.
“One of the first times I shared my story at Fairfeld University, we had a panel afterwards and multiple students in the audience stood up and shared they were victims for the first time, in front of hundreds of their classmates. The power of being brave and sharing my story gave others the strength to speak out. I will never forget that moment.”
Jane Doe No More has a private Facebook group for survivors of sexual crimes only. Our goal is to provide a safe place for survivors to express their thoughts, share their feelings, offer encouragement and help one another on their healing journey.
