This essential training manual is a comprehensive guide for survivors of intimate partner violence ready to become powerful Survivor Facilitators. Designed to transform your lived experience into a force for advocacy, it provides the vital skills and confidence to lead critical dialogues with Systems of Care, from police and social workers to healthcare professionals.
Inside, you will learn to:
Harness your unique story to inform and transform gender-based violence (GBV) response policies and services.
Master core facilitation skills, including active listening, conflict resolution, and managing group dynamics with confidence.
Navigate complex conversations to ensure your perspective creates meaningful, survivor-centered change.
This guide is built on the powerful belief that those who have experienced violence are uniquely positioned to transform the systems meant to support them.
Your journey to systemic change starts here.