How to Help

Donate to Nikki’s Homecoming

After nearly 7 years away from her kids, Nikki finally came HOME in 2024. We’re continuing to raise money for the tangible things she’ll need while she begins her healing journey. Your generosity will provide direct support to Nikki and her children during this transition.

Click here to donate.

Order “dear sister”

Nikki’s sister, Michelle, has written a beautiful memoir about their shared experience of injustice, family separation, and resilience. It is the only first-hand account to cover Nikki and Michelle’s stories, and the proceeds go directly to supporting their children. Dear Sister is available wherever you buy or listen to books! Learn more at Hachette Book Group.

Mutual Aid

If you’d like to directly support criminalized survivors in prison, we recommend giving generously to Survived & Punished’s mutual aid fund.

Follow Us on Social Media

As October’s domestic violence awareness month wraps up, it’s important to note that the reason we have to do so much advocacy and education is because DV thrives in the dark, in secrecy, in silence. We have to keep bringing our stories
Yesterday a bunch of our @westandwithnikki committee sisters went down to @suffsmusical on Broadway — thinking it would be a meaningful play for a group of women who’ve spent *years* in the trenches of injustice and advocacy. (We also j
six years ago, I was released for 12 days of freedom. I held them tight- knowing I would soon have to leave them again. and today we hold each other tight- with both gratitude and grief. ❤️‍🩹 -nikki

There are many more Nikkis out there — trapped in violent homes, and then trapped in a violent prison system. Follow us on @WeStandWithNikki (on Instagram and Facebook) to learn more about Nikki and other survivors who need to be seen, heard, and believed.