Yolanda Jennings is an organizer from Philadelphia, where she works to support survivors recovering from domestic violence. Having lost multiple family members to domestic violence and being a survivor of DV herself, Yolanda has seen where the system fails to help people trying to escape intimate partner abuse and is co-creating the solutions that allow people to rebuild their lives after violence. Yolanda talks about her experience at Survivors Speak, where she witnessed the profound connection of survivors sharing their stories on the bus ride back from the Capitol. She also offers up innovative solutions like the Purple House Project (PA), which works to address the needs of DV survivors by connecting women with the resources they need to find housing, healing, and safety.
Creating a New Legacy
Rebounding from Adversity
Surviving the Insurmountable: Recovering From Domestic Violence
Advocacy in Action
The Aswad Interview
Centering the Voices of Survivors
A New Movement of Survivor Leaders
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