Coalition

We are a coalition of organizers, lawyers, advocates, social workers, researchers, and community members committed to ensuring that survivors can access the legal relief they need and deserve.

  • ACLU of Connecticut

  • Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School

  • Drop LWOP New England

  • Full Citizens Coalition

  • Restorative Action Alliance

  • SheLeads Justice

  • Women's Community Justice Association

Mission & Values

Mission:
To build a fair and equitable justice system by honoring the lived experiences of survivors, acknowledging the humanity of all individuals impacted by harm - including those who have caused it - and fostering healing through connection, accountability, and compassion.

Vision:
A society where every survivor seeking safety and justice can access broad, inclusive support without barriers or restrictive language, and where judicial processes serve as the fair arbiter of relief.

Values: 

  • Centering survivor experiences

  • Promoting fairness and equity

  • Recognizing interconnectedness of survivors and those accused of harm

  • Transforming justice for equitable outcomes

  • Respect and inclusivity for all