WHO WE ARE
Voices in Action is a survivor-founded and led 501(c)3 nonprofit fighting to change the culture of sexual misconduct and violence through a holistic and innovative set of services and programming that work to protect and prevent incidents of abuse, provide advocacy and support to victims, empower survivors, uncover serial perpetrators, and hold abusers accountable for their actions.
Survivors of sexual assault can document and timestamp incidents of privately and receive alerts if someone else names the same abuser.
Learn more about our unique, surivor-empowered approach:
A PRIVATE AND SECURE WAY TO DOCUMENT AND TIMESTAMP SEXUAL ASSAULT & MISCONDUCT
Our private and secure reporting database allows individuals to detail and document incidents of misconduct to timestamp and save for if or when they feel ready and safe to come forward. Here’s how it works and why it’s important.
THE OTHERS ABILITY TO FIND OUT IF YOUR ABUSER HAS HARMED
Studies show abusers are often repeat offenders. Our system sends optional alerts to individuals whose perpetrator has been named by another individual. Here’s how it works and why it’s important.
INNOVATIVE PROTECTION
& PREVENTION TECH
We bring 21st century technology solutions to the table to develop groundbreaking means of protection for workers that is aimed at preventing incidents of sexual abuse and misconduct from happening in the first place.
TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS
As survivors, we know the journey of healing doesn’t end after we come forward; it’s only the beginning. We support survivors through the entire process by providing free or affordable access support groups, workshops, and more.
WE HAVE A VISION OF A WORLD THAT PUNISHES ABUSERS, NOT VICTIMS.
How you can help.
Every dollar helps in building Voices in Action’s holistic approach in preventing, protecting, and bringing justice to incidents of sexual assault along with providing holistic, trauma-informed support for survivors.
Find out what your donation can help fund:
voices in action by the numbers
While others are still talking about to create change, Voices in Action has been doing the work. In just two years, hundreds of survivors have received help and multiple perpetrators have been held accoutnable for their actions. See for yourself.
INDIVIDUAL
REPORTS SUBMITTED
victims have received legal support or mentorship
perpetrators removed from positions of power
CIVIL & CRIMINAL CASES INVESTIGATED & FILED
our voices: the VIA blog
#WHENIREPORTED SURVIVOR STORY: CAITLIN DULANY
Caitlin Dulany is a plaintiff’s in Harvey Weinstein’s civil case and as a Silence Breaker has been instrumental in helping ignite the #MeToo Movement, including helping to launch Voices in[…]
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#WHENIREPORTED SURVIVOR STORY: LOUISETTE GEISS
Louisette Geiss is one of the lead plaintiff’s in Harvey Weinstein’s civil case and as a Silence Breaker has been instrumental in helping ignite the #MeToo Movement. Louisette shared her[…]
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#WHENIREPORTED: BRITTANY PERRINEAU
Brittany Perrineau, actor, mother, activist, and board member of Voices in Action, shared her experience of being the family member of a survivor of sexual assault: “She held it in[…]
Read moreVoices in Action Leadership
Our team of industry experts are not only leaders in their fields but also deeply passionate about and driven by Voices in Action’s mission. For us, these issues are personal. Learn more about each of us on our team page.
JESSICA BARTH
Founder, President
TRACY DETOMASI
Interim Executive Director
KRISTIN LELAND
Co-founder, Vice President
LISA ABEYTA
VP Technology & Innovation
Voices in Action works in proud partnership with
Why Voices Matter
The numbers don’t lie. We live in a society that protects the abuser while shaming and belittling the victim. Our collective voices is what will right this imbalance. Join us.
of sexual assaults
go unreported
of rapes go
unreported
of abusers are
not prosecuted
VOICES IN ACTION IN THE NEWS
After speaking out against Harvey Weinstein, two actresses join forces to protect others in Hollywood
Actresses Jessica Barth, left, and Caitlin Dulany have started Voices in Action, an organization that will provide an online reporting system for those who say they’ve been sexually harassed in Hollywood.
Mira Sorvino, Jessica Barth Unveil Confidential Reporting Platform for Sexual Abuse Victims
The two actresses appeared on a Voices in Action panel with Harold Perrineau, Brittany Perrineau, Johnathon Schaech and Los Angeles Times reporter Amy Kaufman to discuss progress in the #MeToo movement:
Voices in action: the Hollywood actors taking a stand against abuse
What if Harvey Weinstein’s many accusers had known they were not alone? A new, anonymous platform lets victims report abuse – and get their stories heard
Meet our Ambassadors
Each of these individuals have dedicated themselves to changing society’s toxic culture of sexual misconduct in various ways but also as tireless supporters and advocates of
Voices in Action. Learn more about each of them on our ambassdors page.
Terry Crews
Actor, Activist
Mira Sorvino
Actress, Activist
Harold Perrineau
Actor, Activist
Jonathon Schaech
Actor, Activist
Brittany Perrineau
Actress, Activist
Sarah Scott
Actress, Activist
Rosanna Arquette
Actress, Activist
Pamela Guest
Actress, Activist