The Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model:
6 Commitments for Survivors of Abuse and Community Support Resources
By Christine Murray
Discover The Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model, a guiding framework that empowers individuals on their journey to recovery from abuse. This model introduces 6 essential commitments for survivors, providing a roadmap for personal growth and healing. Additionally, it describes 6 commitments for community supports that are dedicated to adopting a survivor-centered approach and fostering a supportive, understanding context that empowers and uplifts survivors. The Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model offers a holistic framework that outlines commitments to:
Importantly, the 6 commitments are not intended to be interpreted as sequential steps that occur in a prescribed order for survivors or community supports. Instead, each commitment is typically ongoing, occurring simultaneously and evolving over the course of time. These commitments apply to both survivors and organizations, forming parallel journeys toward support, growth, and positive change. Within The Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model, there are two distinct journeys: (1) a Pathway for Survivors and (2) a Pathway for Organizations and Communities. Below, you will find a summary of each pathway. Pathway for Survivors: 6 Commitments for Triumphing Over Abuse
Pathway for Organizations and Communities: 6 Commitments for Being Survivor-Centered
More information is provided about each Pathway in the following website sections: Pathway for Survivors and Pathway for Community Supports. |