Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Crime victims and family members gathered Wednesday at the state Capitol for what organizers said would be the first Survivors Speak Mississippi event. They called on lawmakers to reform the state’s victim compensat ion program and fund a trauma recovery center in Jackson. Survivors from across the state held a rally and vigil to honor victims of gun violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes.  Terrill Guyton listens as speakers discuss reforms to support crime victims during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Aswad Thomas, a survivor of gun violence and national director of Crime Survivors, speaks during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Survivors and supporters gather for the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Carolyn Marberry says a prayer during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Vera Triggs gathers with other survivors and supporters for the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Survivors of violence raise their hands during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Queen Hatfield speaks during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Felecia Marshall speaks during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Marshall’s daughter was killed by gun violence, inspiring Marshall to advocate for victims and families. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Ishaunna Gully, a survivor of domestic violence, listens during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Emilee Shell holds a candle for a victim of violence during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Democratic Rep. Grace Butler-Washington of Jackson speaks during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Rebecca Cavett gathers with other survivors and supporters for the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Democratic Sen. Sollie Norwood of Jackson speaks during the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Survivors and supporters gather for the Survivors Speak Mississippi event at the Capitol in Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today ...read more read less