Monique: Justice Should Go Beyond Punishment

Meet Monique Jimenez

I am a survivor, therapist, professor, and advocate committed to trauma-informed care and sexual violence prevention. I am proud of how I’ve used both my lived experience and professional platform to support survivors, educate future professionals, and push for meaningful change in systems that often fall short.

I am a survivor and I stand for restorative/transformative justice because…

I am a survivor of Child Sexual Abuse, Incest, Teen Date Rape, and Domestic Violence. I stand for restorative and transformative justice because I understand both personally and professionally how harm can impact every aspect of a person’s life. I have seen how traditional systems can sometimes feel dismissive or re-traumatizing, leaving survivors without the support they truly need. I believe justice should go beyond punishment and instead focus on healing, validation, and meaningful accountability. In my work, I advocate for approaches that center survivor voices while also addressing the broader systems that allow harm to occur. Restorative and transformative justice offer pathways for healing that are more human-centered and sustainable. I am committed to creating spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

About Survivors 4 Justice Reform

S4JR is a global coalition of survivors of s.xual violence, domestic violence, human trafficking - alongside our allies - united to challenge the failures & limitations of punitive, carceral systems. We advocate for restorative and transformative justice & recognize that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to justice. Learn more & get involved with our coalition via survivors4justicereform.com/join