PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment

What PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment does

PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment is a U.S. nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2001 (with the Survivors.org platform launched in 2024) to support survivors and prevent sexual violence. It operates Survivors.org, a free web-based resource portal consolidating support resources (hotlines, safety planning, a verified Resource Map of local service providers), educational content (Resource Library, PAVE University courses, speakers bureau), and community connection (moderated forums, peer support groups led by the Director of Survivor Support on the first and third Wednesdays monthly, and trauma-informed events such as BIPOC healing circles).

The underlying technology stack is straightforward: a WordPress-hosted web platform with content sections covering PTSD, sexual violence, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and teen dating violence; a community forum; an interactive Resource Map with provider verification workflow; and a Thinkific-hosted learning management system for PAVE University. The organization also runs a merchandise e-commerce storefront and accepts donations to support operations. Funding comes primarily from grants (notably the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime) and individual donations.

The business model is non-commercial in orientation: core survivor-facing resources are free, revenue is generated through philanthropic donations, government grants, and modest merchandise sales. PAVE does not disclose pricing for PAVE University courses. The target audience is global in geographic reach via web, but programming emphasis is U.S.-based, and the organization reaches survivors, supporters, bystanders, and professionals through digital channels, community events, and educational programs.

Name

PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment

Legal name

PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment

Website

https://shatteringthesilence.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization collects monetary donations from the public to support survivors and fund operations. Donors can contribute via the Survivors.org support-survivors page.
2. Government Grants: The website is funded in part through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
3. Shop / Store Revenue: Survivors.org operates an online store selling merchandise, with proceeds supporting survivor services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PAVE is a nonprofit organization that provides direct support, education, and free resources to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence. It operates the Survivors.org online platform, runs support groups and hotlines, delivers educational programming through PAVE University, and engages in community outreach, bystander intervention training, and advocacy.

Product overview

PAVE (Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment) operates Survivors.org as a unified resource platform offering three integrated types of support: support resources (hotlines, support groups, safety planning, resource map), educational resources (resource library, PAVE University courses, speakers bureau), and community connection (community forums, events). The platform serves survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence, providing tools for healing and recovery after trauma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Survivors.org Online Resource Platform

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI): EVAWI focuses on training and resources for law enforcement and multidisciplinary professionals responding to sexual violence. Comparable to PAVE for its educational and resource-driven approach to prevention.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates the leading 24/7 hotline and digital resource platform for domestic violence survivors in the U.S. Closely aligned with PAVE's hotline, safety planning, and resource referral offerings.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): NSVRC is a primary national resource hub for sexual violence prevention and survivor support, providing resource libraries, training, and advocacy — directly comparable to PAVE's Survivors.org content and education mission.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: Joyful Heart focuses on sexual violence healing, education, and policy reform, including operating the Joyful Heart Helpline. Comparable to PAVE for its survivor-centered support and education programming.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the largest U.S. anti-sexual violence organization. It directly overlaps with PAVE on survivor support, public education, and prevention, while operating at a much larger scale.
• Love Is Respect: Operates the national teen dating abuse helpline and digital resources for young people. Strongly comparable to PAVE in serving survivor communities through digital tools and education.
• Futures Without Violence: A leading U.S. nonprofit addressing domestic and sexual violence through education, policy, and direct service tools. Comparable to PAVE for its blend of survivor resources, education, and training programs.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): NNEDV is a national membership and advocacy network for domestic violence service providers, comparable to PAVE in its mission to resource and connect survivors and allied organizations.
• National Center for Victims of Crime: Provides advocacy, resources, and helpline services for victims of crime broadly. Overlaps with PAVE on resource aggregation, education, and survivor support offerings.

Emerging players

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): A federally funded network providing resources on childhood trauma, including sexual abuse. Adjacent to PAVE's childhood trauma resource library content, though centered on a different population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/survivorsdotorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@paveinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/Survivors.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/survivorsdotorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pave-promoting-awareness

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Investments

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