05/15/2026
Went to see Lauren Book’s “The Voices Project” at the FSU Student Union today — such a powerful and impactful way to honor survivor stories🤍
It was also reaffirming to see creative storytelling used in this way because my team created and implemented a very similar concept for our annual event back in October 2023 — and we’ve continued it at our annual events every year since. Eliani & Erica spearheaded this project, and the idea grew from our team’s personal observations and creativity.
I kept noticing people asking, “Does this really happen in our city?” and “What does it actually look like?”
The A-TEAM found a way to answer those questions by creating a display of local victim stories that left a lasting impression on the hundreds of people attending our events.
We highlighted real Broward County court cases, stories from local victims who consented to sharing their experiences, and stories featured by Felonious Florida Podcast and Sun Sentinel.
We also incorporated QR codes so attendees could listen to stories, learn more, and continue engaging with the project all year long through our website.
I am so proud of my small and mighty team for finding creative and impactful ways to amplify victims’ stories and educate our community — proving meaningful impact does not require massive platforms or resources. And I’m so glad to see Lauren Book put her own powerful twist on sharing survivors’ stories and creating space for these voices to be heard🖤🤍