Educational Outreach-Sharing Victim Perspectives

Phyllis’s Garden is dedicated to ensuring that survivors of sexual assault are not only supported but also represented in the community. We strive to ensure that survivors’ voices are heard loud and clear through various avenues, such as podcasts, media, speaking engagements, both locally and nationally, and sharing experiences with law enforcement agencies.

By listing our activities and engagements, we aim to provide transparency and assurance that we are actively advocating for victims and survivors of sexual assault. We firmly believe that speaking up and speaking out is crucial in creating a supportive and empathetic environment for survivors to heal and thrive.

Phyllis’s Garden connects with the public nationwide, as well as with law enforcement, to share the experiences of sexual assault victims and how these experiences affect not only the victims but also their families and communities.

Program Impact

The Educational Outreach Program has transformed the understanding of law enforcement and the public regarding the distinct healing journey of sexual assault victims, highlighting their different needs compared to other crime victims. By sharing these perspectives, the program has influenced how law enforcement conducts interviews with victims when they report their crimes.

Where We Are Heading

Sacramento Sheriff Cadet Training Carmichael, CA 11/25/25
Prosecuting Crime Against Women and Children in the Digital Age San Marcos, CA 1/28/26
California Sexual Assault Investigators Association Pismo Beach, CA 3/10/26

Where We Have Been

Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Knoxville, TN 2025
Lodi Tokay Rotary Club- Post Traumatic Growth Lodi, CA 2025
2nd Annual Fundraising Brunch- Metamorphosis in Motion Elk Grove, CA 2025
Sacramento Sheriff Cadet Training Carmichael, CA 2025
San Diego IVAT Trauma Summit Plenary Speaker San Diego, CA 2025
Sacramento Sheriff POST ICI Training-Sharing My Story Sacramento , CA 2025
Family Justice Center Advocate Training- Sharing My Story Sacramento CA 2025
UBU Celebrates Survivors- Survivor Story Elk Grove, CA 2025
Sacramento Family Justice Center Advocacy Training Sacramento, CA 2025
Wisconsin Annual Conference for Victim Assistance Madison, WI 2025
POST ICI Training- Sharing My Story Sacramento, CA 2025
Denim Days Folsom, CA 2025
Big Day of Giving Virtual (Internet) 2025
Wisconsin SPET Conference LaCrosse, WI 2024
Utah Council of Victims of Crime Salt Lake City, UT 2024
Sacramento Rotary Club Sacramento, CA 2024
Sacramento Sheriff Cadet Training Carmichael, CA 2024
Wisconsin SPET Conference Appleton, WI 2024
Sacramento Sheriff POST ICI Training-Sharing My Story Sacramento , CA 2024
Solicitors Annual Conference Myrtle Beach, SC 2023
Conference on Crimes Against Women Dallas, TX 2023
Sacramento Sheriff POST ICI Training-Sharing My Story Sacramento , CA 2023
Every Victim Every Time Bryan, TX 2023
Sacramento Sheriff POST ICI Training-Sharing My Story Sacramento , CA 2022
SART 11th Annual Summit San Diego, CA 2022
Sacramento Soroptimist Sacramento, CA 2021
State Attorneys General Office, State Victim Assistance Program Arizona (Virtual) 2021