Survivor Leadership
Community
What is survivor Leadership?
A survivor leader is someone who has lived experience and takes on a role of leadership. Survivors bring expertise through their experiences, and can help shape our community to be more trauma- informed and survivor centered.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”
-Brené Brown
What is Survivor Leadership Group?
An opportunity for survivor voices to be elevated and understood by peers through a confidential, structured, supportive, peer led group.
Peer Support
Common lived experience
Inclusive and relaxed
Survivor Leadership Group is a support group meant to create community and connection with other survivors of “the life”. Each SLG has a unique topic meant to provide mindful support and growth to members of the community!
“It’s coming to a place where you can just sit if you want to... let your guard down a little bit.”
-Safety Compass Survivor
Are you a surivor interested in joining our next Survivor Leadership Group? Call our 24/7 mainline at 971-235-0021.
CENTERING
the voices of
lived
EXPERIENCE
The Safety Compass Survivor Advisory Council (SCSAC) is a group of lived experience experts who inform programs, policies, and tools that impact survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in our community. These individuals bring unique insight rooted in personal lived-experience, helping ensure services are effective, equitable, and survivor-centered.
What We Do
Offer trauma-informed guidance on policies, screening tools, and programs
Partner with agencies and organizations to ensure survivor voices shape decision-making
Promote accountability and survivor leadership in service design
Survivor Review of Screening Tools & Agency Procedures
We welcome the opportunity to provide survivor-informed review of any screening tool or procedure being considered to identify individuals at risk of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking.
Our review includes:
Feedback on trauma-informed language and framing
Assessment of effectiveness and relevance
Suggestions based on current trends in survivor experiences
This includes a formal written summary of feedback. Upon completion, we can also provide a public statement for your website confirming that the tool was reviewed by the SCSAC.
Please contact us at survivorleadership@safetycompass.org for an estimate.
Why It Matters
Survivors are the experts in what works. Insight from survivor leaders and lived-experience experts leads to stronger, more compassionate systems. Including lived experience isn’t optional—it’s essential.