A network of survivors who have turned their experience into action — advocating for victims in crisis, educating the public, and strengthening our Family Peace Center from the inside out.
The VOICES Survivor Advocacy Network is a program of Alliance for HOPE International — a nationwide network of domestic and sexual violence survivors who advocate for abuse victims in crisis, educate the public about family violence, and support Family Justice Centers and Family Peace Centers across the country.
Endorsed by
U.S. Dept. of Justice
Women & Children First operates a local VOICES chapter connected to WCF's Forest of Hope Family Peace Center. This chapter represents the survivor-led arm of WCF's broader ecosystem — giving former WCF guests and other survivors a meaningful way to re-engage with the organization not as clients, but as leaders, advocates, and agents of change.
Connected to the FPC
Forest of Hope Family Peace Center
Survivor-Led
Members lead, advise, and advocate
National Network
30+ chapters across the U.S.
Est. 2002
Alliance for HOPE International
VOICES members bring irreplaceable firsthand perspective to everything WCF does. Their lived experience is not just valued — it is essential.
Public speaking engagements, community education events, media appearances, and training sessions for professionals — using firsthand experience to drive change.
Serve as welcoming advocates for new clients arriving at the Family Peace Center, offering the kind of reassurance that can only come from someone who has walked a similar path.
Offer a unique perspective on the Center's programming and identify gaps in services — providing feedback that helps WCF continuously improve based on real survivor experience.
Advocate on behalf of the Family Peace Center for long-term sustainability — ongoing ambassadors who help the community understand why the FPC matters.
Volunteer their time to celebrate their strength and survival. Participation in VOICES is itself an act of empowerment — survivors reclaiming their story as a tool for change.
Connect with resources like the VOICES of Hope podcast, the VOICES of Hope Coloring Book, and the Hopegiver nomination program — supporting survivors nationwide.
Seeking safety and support through WCF’s shelter and services
Rebuilding independence and reclaiming your story on your terms
Turning experience into advocacy through the VOICES network
Giving back is often a final step in the healing process, and survivors frequently contact agencies and ask to volunteer with an organization that helped them. VOICES offers a unique volunteer opportunity that thrives on the firsthand experience of being a survivor.
VOICES is where a survivor's past becomes a source of strength for others.
VOICES is not a support group. It is an advocacy and leadership network. While mutual support happens organically, the primary purpose is outward-facing action, not inward-facing processing. Members are past the crisis phase of their journey.
VOICES is not a mascot for the movement. Members are not trotted out for photo ops or used as inspiration tokens. They are active participants in shaping programming, influencing policy, and driving real change. Their expertise is valued, not just their stories.
An advocacy and leadership network where survivors are active participants in shaping programming, influencing policy, and driving real change. Their expertise is valued — not just their stories.
If you are a survivor who has moved beyond crisis and is ready to lead, VOICES may be your next chapter.
Membership is open to survivors of domestic or sexual violence who have been removed from their abusive relationship and any criminal court proceedings for at least one year.
Ready to turn your experience into advocacy? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about joining the local VOICES chapter.
All inquiries are confidential. There is no obligation when you reach out.
Since the first VOICES chapter launched in San Diego in 2002 alongside the original Family Justice Center, the network has grown to more than 30 chapters throughout the United States. Each chapter is central to its local Center's mission of continuously improving services for families impacted by violence.
Learn more about the national VOICES Survivor Advocacy Network and chapters across the country.
Visit WebsiteNow streaming — exploring what it truly means to support survivors with a coordinated, hope-centered approach.
Listen NowKnow someone who has supported survivors in meaningful ways? Nominate them as a Hopegiver through the national program.
NominateSupport the local VOICES chapter by purchasing merchandise. Every purchase helps fund advocacy, education, and survivor empowerment programs.
Whether you want to join VOICES, support their work through merchandise, or learn more about how survivors are leading change in Arkansas — we want to hear from you.
