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Shawnette
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CEO/DV Advocate/Public Speaker
10/15/20 at 4:40AM UTC
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Victim or Survivor?

As a result of personal experiences and seeing it in my family, I started a non-profit as an advocate for (victims/survivors?) of domestic violence. It was recently brought to my attention that a conversation between two colleagues about a person who has domestic violence in their past. Since this colleague was a "victim" they may not be the best person to put on a project. It struck me that they chose that word and wondered if this is an example of keep quiet about your personal life.....or.....this should be included in sensitivity training. What are your thoughts (by the way, I am a warrior princess survivor of DV...not a 'victim')

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Anonymous
10/15/20 at 5:13AM UTC
First off, congratulations on starting your non-profit as an advocate for survivors! You're doing amazing work and you truly are a warrior princess survivor! I would never consider those who have dealt with DV as victims; whether the individual is still going through DV or has fortunately gotten out of their situation; I believe survivor is a better term due to its positive connotation. We want to always encourage people of a hopeful tomorrow and labeling people as victims in my opinion may translate that they are at a disadvantage when we know they are stronger than that. I agree that this should be included in a sensitivity training because sometimes we subconsciously say things without realizing the true impact of our words.
Shawnette
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CEO/DV Advocate/Public Speaker
10/16/20 at 1:57AM UTC
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