Survivors of violent crime had a meeting in Detroit to advocate for themselves and have a larger march planned in Washington this September.
The non-partisan group works to pass bills to protect victim rights. The group includes survivors of gun violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
The national network promotes public safety policies to protect people impacted by crime. On Saturday, survivors shared their stories as they prepare to go to Washington in September.
The Right to Heal campaign will bring 2,500 survivors to Washington for a march and healing vigil. One key issue is compensation programs, which provide access to vital resources and support services.
The group said that a vast majority of victims are not aware that help is available.
Learn more about Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice on their website at cssj.org.