LOUDfence LOUDfence is a visible display of support and solidarity with those affected by abuse. The ribbons tied to each fence represent the voices of those who wish to speak out in support and defence of those affected by abuse. “We want all survivors and victims of abuse to know that we believe you, we […]
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The River of Recovery: reflections from a gathering of survivors
‘There is no beginning and there is no end’ (Troggs, Love is All Around Me, 1967)…. Written by Kate Melvin with Concetta Perot Earlier in the summer, a group of survivors attended an all-day meeting, where they explored the journey of recovery through their own and others’ experiences. Survivors were asked to describe their individual […]
5 inspiring reasons to read and use our Survivors Charter
On 31st October 2018 we attended a national research event at St.Thomas’ Hospital in London, hosted by King’s College and the London Havens, to launch our pilot publication Turning Pain into Power: A Charter for Organisations Engaging Abuse Survivors in Projects, Research and Service Development. Here are 5 reasons why we hope to inspire everyone […]
The Ache of International Women’s Day
I rejoice at the progress made for women (and for men, for if we liberate women we liberate us all) in the last 100 years. I am glad International Women’s Day exists to celebrate each shift away from gender-based hurt, harm and injustice and towards equality, mutual respect and love. But the truth for […]
From Pain to Power – untapping the experience of people affected by abuse to bring positive change
Survivors’ Voices is a small, national organisation, run with few financial resources but with a deep well of strong relational connections among our growing membership. Some of these connections go back as far as the time we began by running self-help groups at an arts and justice festival 17 years ago. Over the years, […]
