: Lawmakers are often moved more by a single, harrowing testimonial than by a spreadsheet of data. Survivor-led advocacy has been the driving force behind legislation like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Impactful Awareness Campaigns

Based on survivor advocacy literature (see Herman, 2015; Brison, 2019), we propose five trauma-informed guidelines:

Boundaries and consent are fundamental aspects of any interaction. Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in a specific activity. It must be freely given, informed, and enthusiastic. Boundaries, on the other hand, are the limits we set for ourselves in interactions with others. Communicating these boundaries clearly and respecting those of others is vital.

: When a survivor speaks, it signals to those currently in the struggle that they are not alone and that a "life after" is possible. Humanizing Policy