The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Violence within Activist Communities

The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Violence within Activist Communities

by Ching-In Chen Author, Jai Dulani Author and Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Author

Based on the popular zine that had reviewers and fans alike demanding more, The Revolution Starts at Home finally breaks the dangerous silence surrounding the "open secret" of intimate violence—by and toward caretakers, in romantic partnerships, and in friendships—within social justice movements. This watershed collection compiles stories and strategies from survivors and their allies, documenting a decade of community accountability work and delving into the nitty-gritty of creating safety from abuse without relying on the prison industrial complex.

Fearless, tough-minded, and ultimately loving, The Revolution Starts at Home offers potentially life-saving alternatives for creating survivor safety while building a movement where no one is left behind.