I have a case right now in a Chicago collar county where a client is being charged because she pulled a gun on her rapist who broke into her house in violation of a court order.
August 24, 2026 at 10:16 PM
“She did everything absolutely the way you’re supposed to, and she’s still sitting behind bars with a 27-year sentence. … Her sentence is more than she has been alive."
She Got 27 Years for Killing Her Abuser. Oklahoma’s Survivors Act Could Free Her.
A judge will submit a written decision in Tyesha Long’s hearing next month.
capitalbnews.org
August 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
June 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I'm very excited to help the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Survivor Justice Initiative kick off its new podcast on criminalized survivors, "Until They're Free." Listen to the first episode here: gcadv.org/sji/untilthe... #SurvivedandPunished #FreeThemAll
Until They're Free - Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Between 74-95% of women who are incarcerated have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Georgia can join states like Oklahoma in stopping survivors from receiving convictions and serving long sente...
gcadv.org
February 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I'm very excited to help the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Survivor Justice Initiative kick off its new podcast on criminalized survivors, "Until They're Free." Listen to the first episode here: gcadv.org/sji/untilthe... #SurvivedandPunished #FreeThemAll
A survivor demanded that police and prosecutors provide information about what they had done (and not done) in her rape case. The city pursued criminal charges against her. #SurvivedandPunished #ImperfectVictims www.motherjones.com/criminal-jus...
She was raped and relentlessly demanded answers—until the city took her to court for harassment
In a small Seattle suburb, a rape investigation sparks a war over speech and power.
www.motherjones.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A survivor demanded that police and prosecutors provide information about what they had done (and not done) in her rape case. The city pursued criminal charges against her. #SurvivedandPunished #ImperfectVictims www.motherjones.com/criminal-jus...
Very excited to join the National Association for Public Defense's Women's Virtual Conference to talk about recognizing and representing criminalized survivors. #SurvivedandPunished
November 21, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Very excited to join the National Association for Public Defense's Women's Virtual Conference to talk about recognizing and representing criminalized survivors. #SurvivedandPunished
Threats of deportation are leveraged to exert power & control over immigrant survivors.
The fact that at least 11 immigrant survivors were deported after enduring sexual abuse by prison staff at FCI Dublin is enraging. #SurvivedAndPunished
Latest from @victorialaw.bsky.social
The fact that at least 11 immigrant survivors were deported after enduring sexual abuse by prison staff at FCI Dublin is enraging. #SurvivedAndPunished
Latest from @victorialaw.bsky.social
These Survivors Rooted Out Sexual Abuse in Federal Prison. Now They Face Deportation.
At least 26 women face the threat of deportation after reporting sexual abuse by prison employees. At least 11 have already been deported.
theappeal.org
June 3, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Threats of deportation are leveraged to exert power & control over immigrant survivors.
The fact that at least 11 immigrant survivors were deported after enduring sexual abuse by prison staff at FCI Dublin is enraging. #SurvivedAndPunished
Latest from @victorialaw.bsky.social
The fact that at least 11 immigrant survivors were deported after enduring sexual abuse by prison staff at FCI Dublin is enraging. #SurvivedAndPunished
Latest from @victorialaw.bsky.social
Email Cleveland.Friday@maryland.gov and call 240-420-1601, Dial 4 for inmate issues and 2 for inmate security.
Demand Ms. Aquino #481066 be released from ad seg and placed in general population away from her abuser.
#Abolition #SurvivedAndPunished #Trans
Demand Ms. Aquino #481066 be released from ad seg and placed in general population away from her abuser.
#Abolition #SurvivedAndPunished #Trans
April 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Email Cleveland.Friday@maryland.gov and call 240-420-1601, Dial 4 for inmate issues and 2 for inmate security.
Demand Ms. Aquino #481066 be released from ad seg and placed in general population away from her abuser.
#Abolition #SurvivedAndPunished #Trans
Demand Ms. Aquino #481066 be released from ad seg and placed in general population away from her abuser.
#Abolition #SurvivedAndPunished #Trans
If a man murders his wife the average sentence is 2-3 years
If a wife murders her husband (usually after domestic abuse) the average sentence is 19 yrs
Men are responsible for 90% of domestic abuse
Maybe
Just maybe
women aren't the unstable moody ones 😒
If a wife murders her husband (usually after domestic abuse) the average sentence is 19 yrs
Men are responsible for 90% of domestic abuse
Maybe
Just maybe
women aren't the unstable moody ones 😒
September 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Keshia Golden was eight months pregnant and had just celebrated her baby shower. Her boyfriend, Calvin Sidney, attacked her, slamming her head into a kitchen counter. She grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Sidney in the leg. Golden was charged with first-degree murder shortly after he died.
She Defended Herself From Domestic Abuse. She’s on Trial for Murder Next Week.
Keshia Golden’s advocates say the legal system is stacked against both Black women and survivors of domestic violence.
buff.ly
August 20, 2026 at 11:24 PM
CA Gov's office pays attention when the # of comments goes past a certain threshold - every comment in support of Arlene helps get her closer to freedom. #SurvivedAndPunished #FreeAllSurvivors #FreeArlene
Please take action today! bit.ly/FreeAllSurvivors
Please take action today! bit.ly/FreeAllSurvivors
#FreeArlene Dugmore, a survivor of domestic violence who has served 23 years of a life without parole sentence. Though another person killed Arlene’s abusive husband in response to the violence, Arlene was held criminally responsible for his death. #FreeAllSurvivors https://bit.ly/FreeAllSurvivors
bit.ly
May 22, 2023 at 5:50 PM
CA Gov's office pays attention when the # of comments goes past a certain threshold - every comment in support of Arlene helps get her closer to freedom. #SurvivedAndPunished #FreeAllSurvivors #FreeArlene
Please take action today! bit.ly/FreeAllSurvivors
Please take action today! bit.ly/FreeAllSurvivors
Sexual Assault Survivor Released From ICE Detention After Massive Social Media Campaign | #FreeNy #SurvivedAndPunished http://reappropriate.co/2017/11/sexual-assault-survivor-released-from-ice-detention-after-massive-social-media-campaign/ via @reappropriate
Sexual Assault Survivor Released From ICE Detention After...
After weeks and months of organizing by immigration right...
reappropriate.co
December 1, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Sexual Assault Survivor Released From ICE Detention After Massive Social Media Campaign | #FreeNy #SurvivedAndPunished http://reappropriate.co/2017/11/sexual-assault-survivor-released-from-ice-detention-after-massive-social-media-campaign/ via @reappropriate
ICYMI: Sexual Assault Survivor Released From ICE Detention After Massive Social Media Campaign http://reappropriate.co/2017/11/sexual-assault-survivor-released-from-ice-detention-after-massive-social-media-campaign/ via @reappropriate #FreeNy #SurvivedAndPunished
Sexual Assault Survivor Released From ICE Detention After...
After weeks and months of organizing by immigration right...
reappropriate.co
December 1, 2024 at 5:15 PM
ICYMI: Sexual Assault Survivor Released From ICE Detention After Massive Social Media Campaign http://reappropriate.co/2017/11/sexual-assault-survivor-released-from-ice-detention-after-massive-social-media-campaign/ via @reappropriate #FreeNy #SurvivedAndPunished
Please join us to demonstrate to Cook County State Attorney Burke that we will not accept prison or felony convictions for women who act in defense of themselves and their pregnancies. #FreeThemAll #FreeKeshiaGolden #SurvivedAndPunished
Even Page: www.facebook.com/share/1BGuTB...
Even Page: www.facebook.com/share/1BGuTB...
April 1, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Please join us to demonstrate to Cook County State Attorney Burke that we will not accept prison or felony convictions for women who act in defense of themselves and their pregnancies. #FreeThemAll #FreeKeshiaGolden #SurvivedAndPunished
Even Page: www.facebook.com/share/1BGuTB...
Even Page: www.facebook.com/share/1BGuTB...
Report back here and check back for Day 3 tomorrow! #Abolition #SurvivedAndPunished #Trans docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Report Back and Message Submission!
Thanks so much for taking action with the Alyssa Rodriguez Center for Gender Justice this week! Please fill out this form each time you call or email.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Report back here and check back for Day 3 tomorrow! #Abolition #SurvivedAndPunished #Trans docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Rene Daniels was fleeing her abusive boyfriend when she accidentally hit him with her car. He died;she’s been charged with involuntary manslaughter. If you can help, please donate to her defense fund. #SurvivedandPunished #JusticeforRene
Just a moment...
www.givesendgo.com
July 6, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Rene Daniels was fleeing her abusive boyfriend when she accidentally hit him with her car. He died;she’s been charged with involuntary manslaughter. If you can help, please donate to her defense fund. #SurvivedandPunished #JusticeforRene
Thank you for covering this story. #survivedandpunished
September 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thank you for covering this story. #survivedandpunished
Outrageous. Chrystul Kizer should be free. #FreeHer #SurvivedandPunished
August 20, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Outrageous. Chrystul Kizer should be free. #FreeHer #SurvivedandPunished
Until Nikki is free she will be subjected to the abuse & dehumanization of our prison system, ripped away from her young children. Any donation made will help in this fight to bring justice to Nikki and her family. #FreeNikki #SurvivedAndPunished ...
June 15, 2020 at 4:19 AM
Until Nikki is free she will be subjected to the abuse & dehumanization of our prison system, ripped away from her young children. Any donation made will help in this fight to bring justice to Nikki and her family. #FreeNikki #SurvivedAndPunished ...
As for the campaign to #FreeNikki, Nikki still isn't free. For those unfamiliar w/ her case, in 2017 after surviving years of severe intimate partner violence she shot her partner to save her life. She was punished for surviving. #SurvivedAndPunished https://westandwithnikki.com
Nikki Addimando
westandwithnikki.com
June 15, 2020 at 4:19 AM
As for the campaign to #FreeNikki, Nikki still isn't free. For those unfamiliar w/ her case, in 2017 after surviving years of severe intimate partner violence she shot her partner to save her life. She was punished for surviving. #SurvivedAndPunished https://westandwithnikki.com
Prosecuting & opposing the pardon of Amreya Shefa, a Black immigrant survivor who defended herself from rape, is blatant anti-Black racism & misogyny at work. @hennepinatty Mike Freeman: Drop your opposition to #PardonShefa! #ProtectBlackSurvivors #SurvivedAndPunished
June 11, 2020 at 8:20 PM
Prosecuting & opposing the pardon of Amreya Shefa, a Black immigrant survivor who defended herself from rape, is blatant anti-Black racism & misogyny at work. @hennepinatty Mike Freeman: Drop your opposition to #PardonShefa! #ProtectBlackSurvivors #SurvivedAndPunished
(2/2) Since then, our attorneys have handled 82 different legal matters! These numbers are just a few highlights. We're excited to see this project grow even more.
#CriminalizedSurvivors #GenderJustice #AbuseToPrisonPipeline #SurvivedAndPunished #SupportSurvivors
#CriminalizedSurvivors #GenderJustice #AbuseToPrisonPipeline #SurvivedAndPunished #SupportSurvivors
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
(2/2) Since then, our attorneys have handled 82 different legal matters! These numbers are just a few highlights. We're excited to see this project grow even more.
#CriminalizedSurvivors #GenderJustice #AbuseToPrisonPipeline #SurvivedAndPunished #SupportSurvivors
#CriminalizedSurvivors #GenderJustice #AbuseToPrisonPipeline #SurvivedAndPunished #SupportSurvivors
“I want to help society so that no little girl or teen is ever in my position.”
Criminalized survivors like Alexis are deserving of grace and healing. 🧡
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
#CriminalizedSurvivors #SurvivedAndPunished
Criminalized survivors like Alexis are deserving of grace and healing. 🧡
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
#CriminalizedSurvivors #SurvivedAndPunished
Alexis Martin, prominent antitrafficking activist, released from prison
The case signals a shift in how victims of trafficking are treated when they commit crimes related to their abuse.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“I want to help society so that no little girl or teen is ever in my position.”
Criminalized survivors like Alexis are deserving of grace and healing. 🧡
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
#CriminalizedSurvivors #SurvivedAndPunished
Criminalized survivors like Alexis are deserving of grace and healing. 🧡
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
#CriminalizedSurvivors #SurvivedAndPunished