Building Survivor Leaders into Warriors

Thu, September 19 | 9:45 AM EDT–10:45 AM EDT
Topic: Experience, Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Alicia Tappan

Survivor-Led Solutions (a nonprofit that focuses on leadership, professional development, and LeadHer Retreats for survivor leaders) is an opportunity to observe the lifespan of a survivor and find a safe space to continue leadership, professional development, and ongoing mental health services. Sharing the story from victim to survivor, from advocate to influencer, this presentation will help law enforcement agencies, mental health, and medical providers empower survivors to become the subject matter experts that they are. Understanding how to rally survivors holistically and stabilize and promote them in different areas within this work, survivor leaders are entrepreneurs in this field in a new way. The change is necessary, and the information is essential. This training will provide an advanced level of understanding of the psyche of the survivor from victim to warrior.

Trigger Warning: This presentation contains information (written, spoken, or visual) that may be triggering or (re)traumatizing to attendees.


Presentation Objectives
  • Explain the lifespan of a survivor from victim to warrior
  • Describe basic principles of the psyche and how to empower survivors
  • Provide critical key terms and points of transition that every survivor makes
  • Offer law enforcement, mental health, and medical teams tools for best practices
About the Presenter
Alicia Tappan

Alicia is a powerhouse and change agent. In 2019, Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley Moody, recognized her as Survivor of the Year for her efforts in building capacity for human trafficking awareness and education. She is the author of a survivor guide series, Brave Girl Diaries, to be released in 2024.