Hope for Survivors. Empowerment for All.
We seek to bring hope, empowerment, and change in the fight against sexual violence.
About Us
Leaders of Compassion and Commitment
We’re a women and survivor-led organization building a more compassionate society to end sexual violence. Together with advocate Elizabeth Smart—whose abduction and assault garnered national attention in 2002—we drive crucial conversations and work to shift societal perceptions for lasting change.
Elizabeth’s Story
The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases in history. Elizabeth was kidnapped on June 5, 2002 and endured daily sexual assault and abuse for nine months. Elizabeth returned home on March 12, 2003 and went on to testify before her captors, which led to their convictions. Elizabeth is now a leading voice in the fight against sexual violence. She founded the Elizabeth Smart Foundation in 2011.
Our Programs
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Smart Defense
1,500+ participants with 97% satisfaction rate
Smart Defense is a holistic self-defense program that emphasizes the education surrounding sexual violence prevention—in addition to the martial arts techniques used for defense and escape.
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Smart Talks
70+ episodes with 220K episode downloads
The Smart Talks podcast features Elizabeth Smart as she speaks with individuals making a difference in the field of anti-sexual violence—focusing on stories of empowerment, recovery, and hope.
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We Believe You
Over 700,000 people reached on social media
We Believe You Survivor Stories recognizes the power of storytelling in healing and advocacy, providing survivors with a platform to reclaim their voices and share their experiences on their own terms.