Survivor-centered perspectives are often absent from formal training in law enforcement, legal education, and justice-system operations. Narrative media can serve as a powerful tool for bridging this gap when used intentionally in educational and advocacy settings.
Kimberly wrote, produced, and directed the feature documentary Escaping Fed, using film as a vehicle for advocacy and education. Following festival recognition, she applied the film beyond traditional screenings, curating selected excerpts for use in policy discussions, academic settings, and professional education.
She delivered talks and facilitated discussions with criminal justice and legal studies audiences, using targeted clips to illustrate systemic barriers faced by victims from crime reporting through post-trial outcomes. The film was positioned as an instructional asset rather than entertainment, grounding procedural and ethical discussions in lived experience.
The film functioned as a multi-use advocacy tool, supporting public education, professional reflection, and institutional dialogue around victim support and justice-system reform.