Jonathon Lewis has spent his career organizing folks from marginalized communities to demand a greater voice in policy making. From working on the Obama campaign in Ohio to advocating for teachers and educational equality in his home state of Texas, Jonathon is now the National Training Director for CSSJ, where he works to provide survivors leaders with the tools to build a new movement of safety, justice, and healing. In this conversation, Jonathon talks about the lessons he's learned in his career as an organizer, what it's like to bring survivors to the capitol to speak with legislators for the first time, and the launch of CSSJ's brand new Leadership Academy, which will provide formal training for survivors who want to take their stories to legislators and the media, and help train other survivors back in their local chapters and communities. For anyone who wants to learn how to build healing through action, this episode is not to be missed.
Creating a New Legacy
Rebounding from Adversity
Surviving the Insurmountable: Recovering From Domestic Violence
Advocacy in Action
The Aswad Interview
Healing and Safety After Domestic Violence
Centering the Voices of Survivors
Breaking the Cycle with Our Stories
Service and Support for Crime Survivors
Victim Compensation and Real Healing
Domestic Violence and the Lifeline to Justice
Healing through Action & Organizing
Trauma Recovery Centers
Introducing Crime Survivors Speak
The Founding of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice