You shouldn’t have to fight this hard for justice
Too many survivors are silenced,
disbelieved, or ignored.
Leslie Hunt refused to be one of them. Now she’s helping others fight back.
Meet Leslie Hunt
Writer and survivor-advocate
Leslie Hunt is a sexual assault survivor, writer, and advocate who has spent years learning how the system works and using that knowledge to change it.
After being drugged and assaulted by a colleague in New York, Leslie reported and cooperated fully with law enforcement. The N.Y.P.D. closed her case without an investigation. Rather than accept that outcome, she went public, speaking with The New York Times, the New York Post, the New York Daily News, and NY1, and testifying before the New York City Council. Her advocacy helped spark a Department of Justice investigation into the N.Y.P.D.'s mishandling of sexual assault cases.
She has since championed survivor-rights legislation through the California legislature as a volunteer with the nonprofit Rise. She currently volunteers as a spokesperson for Army Pink, a survivor-led nonprofit helping survivors of domestic violence, and writes Fractured, a Substack newsletter for survivors of sexual violence, allies, and system reformers.
Formerly known as Leslie McFadden.
Leslie in the News
Speaking and collaboration
Leslie is available for:
Keynotes and panels on survivor advocacy and institutional accountability
Legislative consulting and policy-focused collaboration
Media interviews
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Fractured is my Substack newsletter for sexual violence survivors, allies, and system reformers. I write essays and practical guides to help you fight the institutions and culture that fail us.
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