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Crime Survivors’ Superhero run-walk events switching to “Virtual”
Out of an abundance of caution for all of our survivors, supporters, sponsors, runners, elected officials, and law enforcement partners during the COVID-19 outbreak, Crime Survivors is converting the Orange County and Los Angeles County Superhero run-walk events to...
Pro Victim Advocates
Good morning. I am Patricia Wenskunas, Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors and Board member for Crime Victims United of California. I am pleased to be with this esteemed group of pro-victim advocates, especially Assemblyman James Ramos who in his first year in the...
Survivors: What Does This Program Mean To You… ?
"This program means a lot to me because it has helped me get through my situation. It has also helped me through counseling and they were there when I had to do my statement to the judge. It is still helping me and I get to call and talk to someone if I need it. Thank...
I hide a lot of my pain, fears and triggers… no more!
Being a survivor has never been an easy thing. No matter how much time has passed or how strong you think you have become, it takes very little to bring you back to square one of healing and surviving. I don’t just hear this from survivors but I live this every day....
Back the Blue Act, S. 1480
To me, some things in life are just a “no brainer.” Having faith in something bigger than yourself. Treating others like you would like to be treated. And respecting the rule of law. Unfortunately, we live in a time now where some of these “no brainer” concepts, or...
Ice Cream Justice Leaves Bad Taste in My Mouth
Earlier this week, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, made a huge announcement in the media. They announced that they love people that break the law. In fact, they love these people so much that they are launching a brand-new ice cream flavor in honor of them. It is called...