“This book is both a personal reckoning and a professional revelation. It captures, with unflinching honesty, how sexual violence shapes not only a survivor’s life but also the very systems designed to protect them. As a career prosecutor, I believe deeply in the justice process and its essential role in pursuing truth and accountability. Yet, as this work so powerfully shows, true justice begins with listening to survivors and understanding the complexity of their experience.

It is a courageous and profoundly human exploration of living, healing, and finding meaning after trauma. Through reflection and insight, the author challenges readers to see how personal experiences, culture, and institutions intersect and how empathy and accountability must coexist. In that, it succeeds brilliantly.”

- Nancy Oglesby, Co-Founder of Justice 3D

“Tammi Slovinsky’s memoir is a profound testament to her incredible courage, as she bravely shares her personal journey through trauma, inviting readers to engage in an intimate exploration of their own experiences. Her vulnerability not only sheds light on the complexities of healing but also provides a powerful mirror for other women who may see themselves in her story, inspiring them to seek the support and services they need. This important work is bound to expand the conversation around rape culture, fostering greater understanding and empathy in a society that often remains silent on such critical issues.”

- Renee E. Williams, Esq., CEO at National Center for Victims of Crime

“In The New Normal: Life After Trauma, Tammi Slovinsky masterfully weaves the science of trauma and research with the lived experiences of survivors of gender-based violence. Drawing on decades of expertise in victim services and her scholarship on systemic trauma, Slovinsky illuminates the many ways survivors navigate institutions that too often retraumatize, while simultaneously shaping the paths to healing and justice. Her work reveals not only the profound personal impact of trauma but also the threads that bind it to communities, systems, and those who labor within them.

Rather than treating trauma as an exception, Slovinsky offers a roadmap for understanding it as part of the lived reality many carry. By grounding research in narrative, she challenges us to normalize those realities—not by minimizing them, but by reshaping the systems and supports around them to be responsive, just, and humane. This book invites us to see trauma not as an outlier but as a common experience that must shape a reimagining of how we serve, advocate, and build communities of care.”

- Bridgette Stumpf, CEO and Co-Founder at Volare (formerly Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC))

“When we consider violence against women, there are so many systemic factors and personal consequences to consider. Slovinsky approaches this reality with a trauma-informed lens, a deep understanding of structural causes, and an intersectional approach. While she connects her writing to academic research, she also lets us into her personal connections, offering insights and hope.”

- Christine Gibson, MD, MMedEd, DProf, author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture Your Post-Traumatic Growth with Personalized Solutions, Co-Founder of Safer Spaces Training and the Belong Foundation, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, Faculties of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Calgary

“The New Normal: Life After Trauma reflects the integrity and wisdom I’ve come to respect in Dr. Slovinsky’s work. I was struck by the narrative’s openness and Dr. Slovinsky’s willingness to share her own journey towards healing. Grounded in research and compassion, The New Normal offers an honest yet hopeful vision of life post-trauma. Reading this as a clinician, I was reminded of why compassionate, shame-free dialogue is essential in our work to support survivors. This is a must-read book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the full lived experiences of survivors.”

- Dr. Christine Strasser, PsyD, LPC, Clinical Psychologist & Sexual Assault Specialist

Audience:

Demographics:

• All genders
• All sexual identities
• Aged 16 and older
• Education: Some high school to advanced degree
• Political Affiliation: Democrat, independent
• Religiosity: Unaffiliated to major faiths: Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu

Experiences:

People who have experienced or who knows someone who has experienced gender-based trauma including sexual abuse/assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking:

• Intimate partners, adult children, extended family, friends

Interests:

• Reading Genres: Memoir, self-help, nonfiction, autobiographies

• Topics: Self-care/exercise/sports, relationships and connecting with community, parenting, substance use, spirituality

Behaviors:

• Online Consumption: Social media: All major platforms Podcasts (self-care/help, empowerment, parenting)
• Shopping (from thrift to major retailers)
• Attending community events (farmer's markets, concerts, awareness raising/educational)

Author Platform

• Website:

Professional website with book available for purchase, events including book talks, newsletter (people who sign up receive book excerpt)

• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

             Announce launch dates and book talk/signing events

             Share endorsements in advance of release

Marketing/Graphics

• Professional Headshot for use on book jacket/interior
• All art and content created by author: Book cover, website and social media content
• Printed materials for use at book talks/signings: Banner, bookmarks
• Sales sheet that contains author bio, book blurb, and ways to purchase

Book Reviews and Testimonials

• Advance Copies: Send advance copies to book reviewers, and scholars and practitioners in the field of sexual assault known to the author
• Share endorsements and testimonials on the author’s website and social media.
• Encourage readers to leave reviews on retail websites, Goodreads, Kirkus, BookSirens, NetGalley, and other platforms.

Book Launch and Community Engagement

• Host an in-person book launch event on May 23, 2026, with live online streaming available.
• Reach out to all independent bookstores to schedule book talks and signings, starting in home state and expanding to other areas.
• Participate in book fairs and university book reviews/speaking engagements (author is alum of three college/universities)
• Share recommended book club questions at events and on social media (available on website).
• Adopt book for courses author teaches at a university including gender-based violence and trauma-informed response.