Seattle's Leading Center for Sexual Violence Recovery, Justice & Rehabilitation
Long-term support for survivors. Justice-informed care. A new standard of recovery.
The Reality
1 in 3
Women experience sexual violence in their lifetime
63%
Of sexual assaults are never reported to police
2%
Of rapists will ever spend a day in prison
94%
Of survivors experience PTSD in the first two weeks
Who We Are
Her Voice Matters Foundation
A survivor-centered recovery and rehabilitation organization dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by sexual violence — especially those facing complex and long-term trauma.
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Structured recovery pathways
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Justice navigation support
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Survivor education programs
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Long-term care beyond crisis
This is more than support.
This is restoration. This is justice. This is Her Voice Matters.
We are building something rare — a structured, long-term recovery system designed specifically for survivors of sexual violence. Not a hotline. Not a single session. A home base for the entire journey.
Every Survivor Has a Story
Recovery is possible. We are proof.
"What happened to you was not your fault. Your story matters. Your healing matters. And your future is not over."
Survivors of sexual violence are some of the most resilient people in the world. They carry weight that most people will never understand — and they deserve support that matches that weight.
At HVM, we see you. We believe you. And we are committed to walking with you — not just through the crisis, but through the entire journey of healing and restoration.
What Makes Us Different
Built for the cases others overlook.
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Not Just Crisis Response — Long-Term Recovery
We walk with survivors beyond the initial moment of trauma. Our model provides sustained, phased care designed for complex and high-risk cases.
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Justice-Informed, Survivor-Led
We believe survivors deserve access to justice navigation, legal education, and empowerment — not just emotional support.
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Whole-Life Restoration
Recovery is more than therapy. We address safety, housing stability, career readiness, and community reconnection.
Coming Soon
Expanding the standard of care.
Therapy Partnerships
Licensed, trauma-specialized therapists partnering directly with HVM for integrated care.
Addiction Recovery Track
A dedicated pathway for survivors dealing with substance use as a result of trauma.
Rehabilitation Center
A physical space for long-term recovery, safety, and community rebuilding.
Stay Connected With Her Voice Matters
Join our email list for updates on programs, events, and ways to support survivors.
This is more than support.
This is restoration. This is justice. This is Her Voice Matters. Everything is confidential. You do not have to have it all figured out — you just have to take the first step.
About Us
Who We Are
Her Voice Matters Foundation was created to address a critical gap in survivor care: long-term recovery and justice support.
Our Story
We exist because the current system fails survivors after crisis. We are building the infrastructure for what comes next — real recovery, real restoration, real justice.
Our Mission
To provide structured recovery, education, and justice navigation for survivors of sexual violence.
Our Vision
To redefine how survivors are supported — locally, nationally, and globally.
Our Core Values
What Guides Us
Dignity
Safety
Justice
Truth
Restoration
A Note From Our Founder
Why This Work Exists
This organization was born out of a gap I saw repeatedly — survivors being given a hotline number and sent on their way. No follow-up. No long-term plan. No justice. I built Her Voice Matters to change that.
Every survivor deserves more than crisis response. They deserve a structured path to healing, education about their rights, and someone who will walk beside them — not just for a phone call, but for the entire journey.
— Millicent, Founder & CEO
Join the movement.
This is more than support. This is restoration. This is justice. This is Her Voice Matters.
Our Programs
Structured Recovery. Real Justice. Lasting Change.
Every program is designed to meet survivors where they are and walk with them through every stage of healing and empowerment.
Survivor Recovery Programs
Trauma-informed education, emotional and psychological rebuilding, and identity and self-worth restoration. Long-term, structured care designed to go far beyond crisis response.
Trauma-InformedLong-TermIdentity Restoration
Justice Navigation Support
Understanding legal rights, court process education, and guided support through reporting and legal systems. Survivors should never navigate the justice system alone.
Legal RightsCourt SupportReporting Guidance
Survivor Education
A reality-based education series addressing re-victimization prevention, boundaries, and empowerment through knowledge. Includes our 5-week trauma education group model.
5-Week SeriesGroup EducationEmpowerment
Community & Peer Support
Survivor networks and group-based healing environments where women and teens find understanding, solidarity, and belonging.
Peer NetworksGroup HealingCommunity
Outreach & Detention Programs
We bring education and awareness directly to incarcerated women and teens — addressing trauma and unmet survivor needs in justice-involved populations.
Incarcerated WomenTeen OutreachJustice-Involved
Faith-Based Integration
Optional faith components — healing through spiritual identity, purpose restoration, and faith-informed recovery for those who seek it.
OptionalIdentity & PurposeSpiritual Healing
Ready to begin?
Every program starts with a conversation. Reach out and let us walk with you.
You Are Not Alone
If you are a survivor seeking support, you are in the right place.
Help is here. Everything is confidential. You do not need to have it all figured out — just reach out.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
RAINN Online Chat
rainn.org
HVM Direct
206-371-8245
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
What to Expect
Three simple steps.
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Reach Out
Fill out the form, call, or email. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.
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We Listen
A member of our team will respond within 24-48 hours. No pressure. No judgment.
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We Walk With You
Together, we build a plan that fits your needs — recovery, justice, education, or all three.
Connect With HVM
Fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out to you. You are in control of how much you share.
Everything you share with us is strictly confidential. We will never share your information without your explicit consent.
Online Safety Notice: If you are concerned about someone monitoring your online activity, consider using a private/incognito browser window. You can also call us directly at 206-371-8245.
Support the Mission
Help Us Build a Future Where Survivors Are Not Forgotten
Your generosity directly funds recovery programs, justice navigation, and long-term care for survivors of sexual violence.
Your Impact
What Your Donation Supports
$25
Provides educational materials for one survivor.
$100
Funds one week of structured recovery support.
$500
Sponsors a survivor through justice navigation services.
$1,000+
Helps build infrastructure for our future rehabilitation center.
Make a Donation
Every dollar goes directly toward survivor care and program development.
Why Long-Term Care Matters
Because recovery doesn't end when the crisis does.
Beyond the Hotline
Most survivors need months or years of structured support. We build the infrastructure for that journey.
Justice Takes Time
Navigating legal systems is complex and exhausting. Survivors need advocates who stay.
Whole-Life Recovery
Healing means rebuilding safety, stability, career, community, and self-worth. We address all of it.
Partner With Us
Together, We Can Expand Survivor Support & Prevention
We partner with churches, organizations, and professionals to build a stronger safety net for survivors.
Churches
Host awareness events, provide safe spaces, and support survivors within your congregation.
Organizations
Collaborate on programs, share resources, and co-develop training for your teams.
Professionals
Therapists, attorneys, social workers — lend your expertise to survivors who need it most.
Why Partner
Multiply your impact.
Reach More Survivors
Your network can connect survivors to resources they didn't know existed.
Strengthen Your Community
Prevention education and awareness reduce violence and build resilience.
Be Part of the Solution
Move beyond awareness into action. Partner with an organization that does the work.
Partner Inquiry
Tell us about your organization and how you'd like to partner.
Faith-Based Awareness Program
Equipping Faith Communities to Recognize, Respond & Support Survivors
We bring structured survivor education and awareness training directly into churches and faith organizations across the country.
Faith-Based Community Training
Youngs Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church - New Market, TN
Real Impact - Already Happening
We Bring Training Directly Into Faith Communities.
Her Voice Matters Foundation has already begun the work - bringing structured survivor education and awareness training directly to faith communities across the country.
At Youngs Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in New Market, Tennessee, we hosted a community training that equipped participants with the tools, awareness, and certification to support survivors in their own communities.
20+
Community Members Trained
1
Faith Partner Engaged
TN
New Market, Tennessee
"This is what partnership looks like - real communities, real training, real change."
What We Cover
Awareness. Education. Action.
Recognizing the Signs
Learn to identify warning signs of sexual violence, grooming behaviors, and coercive control within faith and community settings.
How to Respond
Practical, trauma-informed guidance on how to respond when a survivor discloses - what to say, what not to say, and how to support without re-traumatizing.
Prevention Strategies
Build safer environments within your congregation through policy development, boundary education, and accountability structures.
Healing Through Faith
Optional faith-integrated components for spiritual identity restoration, purpose-driven recovery, and faith-informed healing for those who seek it.
What We Offer
Training & Events for Your Community
Community Awareness Training
A structured, interactive session educating your congregation on sexual violence awareness, prevention, and survivor support. Participants receive certification upon completion.
Leadership & Staff Training
Specialized training for pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff on recognizing abuse, mandatory reporting, and creating safe church environments.
Awareness Events & Panels
Host a community awareness event, panel discussion, or workshop focused on breaking the silence around sexual violence in faith communities.
Host an Event or Training
Bring HVM to Your Community
Whether you want to host a full community training, a leadership workshop, or an awareness event, we will work with you to design something that fits your congregation and community.
We handle the curriculum, materials, and facilitation. You provide the space and the people. Together, we create lasting change.
All trainings are available in-person and virtually. Participants receive certificates of completion.
Request a Training or Event
Fill out the form below and our team will reach out to discuss options for your community.
Every trained community is a safer community.
When faith communities are equipped with awareness and tools, survivors find safety, support, and the courage to heal.
Get In Touch
We're Here For You
Whether you're a survivor seeking support, an organization looking to partner, or someone who wants to help — we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Phone
206-371-8245
Email
info@hervoicemattersjc.com
Location
Seattle, Washington
Serving survivors locally with a vision for national and global reach.
For Survivors
If you are a survivor in need of immediate support, please visit our Get Help page or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
Response Times
We respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours. If your situation is urgent, please call us directly or reach out to the crisis resources on our Get Help page.
Send Us a Message
Fill out the form below and a member of our team will get back to you.
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