Survivors Speak Out!

We need your help to call for justice:

We’re asking survivors to film 1 minute videos on their phones, asking US Senators directly to support the Military Justice Improvement & Increased Prevention Act. Your individual story can help end Commander control of the justice system. Consider directing your message to a specific senator whose support is unknown (list below).

Tips for your 1 minute video:

  1. Personally introduce yourself at the beginning of the video, for example: “Hi Senator Carper, I’m Casey and I’m a US Army veteran…”
  2. Hold your phone horizontally, not vertically. We want wide videos!
  3. Avoid backlighting (nothing bright behind you like the sun). Avoid anything loud nearby.
  4. Ask lawmakers to stand with survivors for real reform – not just another bandaid.
  5. Share as much about your personal story as you like, and how reform might have made a difference in your case.

Upload your video

We’re here to help: Having trouble uploading a video, or have questions? Email us at info@protectourdefenders.com. We’ll get right back to you!

Talking Points

It is crucial you sound supportive, respectful and encouraging because many senators are on the fence. We need to convince them to join us. Try to incorporate one of these ideas:

  • No rape victim’s boss should get to decide if they victim get justice or not.
  • The Military Justice Improvement & Increase Prevention Act is designed to professionalize how the military prosecutes serious crimes like sexual assault. People like me will be more likely to come forward if we know our reports are taken seriously.
  • Under the current broken system, the number of sexual assaults has been increasing, but the number of convictions has actually been decreasing.
  • Veterans like me are counting on you. Please don’t let us down.

Top Undecided Senators

Choose one of these senators whose support is unknown to speak to directly. Remember, you want to convince them to join us.

SenatorSenatorSenator
Romney (R-UT)Portman (R-OH)Marshall (R-KS)
Sinema (D-AZ)Tillis (R-NC)Romney (R-UT)
Young (R-IN)Whitehouse (D-RI)Toomey (R-PA)
Lankford (R-OK)Carper (D-DE)Cornyn (R-TX)
Rounds (R-SD)Hoeven (R-ND)Manchin (D-WV)

Upload your video

We’re here to help: Having trouble uploading a video, or have questions? Email us at info@protectourdefenders.com. We’ll get right back to you!