Testimonials
What People Are Saying About Witness Justice
"I applaud your dedication to helping others. Those who give their time and talents to serve those in need are helping to transform our Nation one heart and one soul at a time."
- President George W. Bush
"Your dedication to being a resource for survivors of violent crime is a remarkable example of the generosity and compassion that helps to better our communities. I commend your work and thank you for being a shining point in the lives of the people of America."
- President George Bush
"The staff of OVC and I salute you for your ongoing efforts which ensure that victims' rights and services are not only celebrated annually, but practiced daily. Please continue to make a difference!"
- John W. Gillis, Director U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime
"The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) supports the mission of Witness Justice and applauds their efforts to provide victim services regardless of where a victim lives or the nature of the violent crime committed against them."
- John A. Calhoun, former President and CEO National Crime Prevention Council
"As a clearinghouse for victims' information, and a network of support, Witness Justice will guide and support individuals and families through [the] potentially confusing and frustrating journey [of] understanding and negotiating the fragmented justice, medical, mental health, and social service systems designed to help victims."
- Esther Giller, President and CEO Sidran Institute
"Although there are many national non-profit organizations that provide services to crime victims, Witness Justice is the only national organization designed to directly serve survivors of crime in a comprehensive manner."
- Bronwyn C. Miller, Judge Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
"Witness Justice is completely unique in that is it a grassroots organization providing direct victim services, yet it is national in its scope. Witness Justice represents an exceptional opportunity for leveling the disparity in victims' services that exists from one community to the next … [and] helps bring clarity to the survivor and to find local resources that will help bring about a sense of healing and justice."
- Sarah Deer, Staff Attorney Tribal Law and Policy Institute
"Witness Justice was so badly needed … [It] is a blessing and answer to so many current and future victims of violent crime!"
- Timothy A. Dimoff, CEO and President SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc., former award-winning police officer and Witness Justice Board Vice President
"As a survivor of a near-fatal rape and attempted murder and as a researcher on sexual violence, I … encourage you to support Witness Justice, the first national non-profit organization to provide services directly to victims of violent crime anywhere in the country … We have needed an organization like Witness Justice for a long time."
- Susan J. Brison
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College, author of Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of a Self, and Witness Justice Board Member
"Witness Justice has begun to implement the most comprehensive victim support services in the country … Since teens fall victim to crime more than any other age group in the U.S., Witness Justice is particularly important to making sure this population is informed about safety, healing and [the] help that is available."
- Elizabeth G. Erickson, Co-Founder YouthNOISE
“Your site just gets better and better. The dedication and sensitivity is outstanding. Thank you.”
- Joyce Boaz, Director, Gift From Within
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