Celebrate five years of collective learning, connection, and transformation at the 2026 Female Survivors of Violence Conference, “Rooted in Resilience.” This milestone gathering invites professionals, advocates, and survivors to come together and reflect on the strength that develops when healing is nurtured over time.

Grounded in community and lived experience, we will explore how resilience takes root within ourselves, our work, and the systems that support survivors. Through dynamic workshops, keynote presentation, and collaborative dialogue, participants will engage with trauma-informed practices, emerging research, and shared stories that highlight growth, perseverance, and hope.

Whether you work in mental health, law enforcement, advocacy, or are a survivor yourself, this conference offers fertile ground for learning, reflection, and connection. Join us as we honor the journey so far and continue cultivating resilience that sustains healing in our communities and within ourselves.

With opportunities to hear from dozens of diverse presenters, socialize with hundreds of other like-minded individuals passionate about trauma-informed care, and up to 12 Hours of Continuing Education credit, you are guaranteed to leave this event with more tools to support survivors.

Register Today! Attend the full 2-Day Conference for $99, or purchase Single-Day Tickets for $50.

Jess Michaels

Jess Michaels is a TEDx speaker, social-impact founder, and survivor-advocate reshaping how we understand trauma, safety, and community care. A 1991 Jeffrey Epstein and childhood sexual abuse survivor, Jess has navigated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for more than three decades, an experience that now fuels her life’s work. 

She is the founder of 3Joannes, Inc., a Public Benefit Corporation developing #WithYouToo, the first-ever Social Safety app built on the principles of 3Js Sexual Assault First Aid Kit™—a framework that teaches everyday people how to show up in moments that matter, before, during, and after crisis. The platform equips peers and communities with pre-crisis protocols, trauma-sensitive support skills, and clear post-assault care pathways. 

At the heart of Jess’s work is a powerful reframing: sexual assault is an injury before it’s an investigation. Her mission is to prevent long-term PTSD by ensuring survivors receive immediate, compassionate, stabilizing care before systems and interrogations unintentionally deepen the harm.