Bridging survivors, law enforcement, and communities through education, advocacy, and trauma-informed change.
My book shares stories of survival, healing, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. Through personal experience, education, and advocacy, I hope to help survivors feel less alone while encouraging professionals, including law enforcement, to better understand the lasting impact of trauma. Explore my books below to learn more and purchase your copy.
Presenting at the National Crime Victims Conference in Chicago, sharing her survivor perspective, professional experience, and advocacy for trauma-informed, victim-centered responses within the criminal justice syst
Training Reviews
Dr. Chrissie Depre is an amazing speaker, advocate, and trainer. We had the honor of having her speak to our church and work with our team, and we were so grateful for the experience. She brought so much clarity and practical insight to some very difficult situations involving abuse and domestic violence. Her real-world experience, understanding of how the system works, and knowledge of what victims and survivors actually need were extremely valuable to our team.
Darline Harper
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25
Discover new ways to elevate your voice by using your story.
Share your story with me in the most confidential way. This gives you not only your voice back but also your power!
Areas of Training
Human trafficking
Domestic violence prevention and education
Why The First Response Matter-Research Based
Trauma-informed responses
Survivor advocacy
Cyberstalking
Sextortion
Recognizing the signs
Child Abuse and Neglect
Training
Dr. Chrissie specializes in trauma-informed training for first responders, bridging the gap between survivors and systems. Her sessions focus on practical tools, empathy-driven communication, and the impact of first response on a survivor’s healing and cooperation. With a background in criminal justice and lived experience as a survivor, her trainings transform understanding into action.
Trauma can affect the way a person thinks, remembers, communicates, and responds during a crisis. Training professionals to recognize these effects can help ensure that a survivor’s behavior is not mistaken for dishonesty, lack of cooperation, or indifference. A trauma-informed response focuses on safety, empathy, respect, patience, and avoiding judgment. Whether the first person a survivor encounters is a law enforcement officer, advocate, healthcare provider, or other professional, how we respond matters. That first interaction can influence whether a survivor feels safe enough to continue seeking help and engaging with available services.
Family means everything!
Dr. Chrissie brings raw honesty, heart, and hope to every stage. As a survivor, advocate, and educator, she uses her story to spark change and inspire resilience. Her presentations are real, relatable, and rooted in both lived experience and research — creating powerful moments that challenge stigma, empower survivors, and call communities to action.
Sharing your story can be one of the most powerful steps in the healing process, but it should always happen in a space where you feel safe, supported, and heard. Every survivor’s journey is different, and there is no right or wrong timeline for speaking about your experiences. In a trauma-informed environment, survivors are met with compassion, respect, and without judgment. Whether you choose to share with an advocate, counselor, trusted friend, support group, or simply within a community that understands, your voice matters. You deserve to be believed, supported, and empowered as you heal at your own pace.
“Survival is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of reclaiming your voice, your power, and your future.”
After surviving a home invasion, my life was forever changed. During one of the most frightening moments of my life, I had a positive experience with the law enforcement officers who responded. Their professionalism, compassion, and willingness to listen reminded me of the powerful role officers can play in a survivor’s healing. Today, I use that experience to help bridge the gap between survivors and law enforcement through education, advocacy, and trauma-informed training. My goal is to strengthen trust, improve responses, and help ensure that every survivor feels heard, believed, and supported.
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At the heart of our mission is a commitment to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering trauma-informed conversations around sexual assault. We believe education, advocacy, and compassion can create safer communities, empower survivors to find their voice, and inspire meaningful change. Through awareness and action, we strive to break the silence, challenge stigma, and promote healing, prevention, and justice for all.
Sexual Assault Support & Resources
If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7. You are not alone.
Take time to define what truly matters—your personal goals shouldn’t serve others. When life pulls you away, small, intentional steps like walking or journaling can ground you. These actions build momentum and reflect who you want to become. Start today.
Fear. Shame. Guilt. The worry that they won’t be believed. The questions they keep asking themselves: “Was it my fault?” “Could I have stopped it?” This picture reminds me why healing matters—and why the first response matters. When a survivor reaches out to law enforcement, the words they hear and the way they are treated…
Learn how to manage stress by identifying what feels heavy and making manageable steps. Prioritize tasks, pause, and ask for help when needed. Remember, you don’t have to handle everything at once.
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If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7. You are not alone.
“Dr. Chrissie Depre is an amazing speaker, advocate, and trainer. We had the honor of having her speak to our church and work with our team, and we were so grateful for the experience.
She brought so much clarity and practical insight to some very difficult situations involving abuse and domestic violence. Her real-world experience, understanding of how the system works, and knowledge of what victims and survivors actually need were extremely valuable to our team.”
