Operation Outcry is collecting a million declarations from those whose lives have been impacted by abortion—women and men, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and friends—and you can be a part by clicking on the web banner at the right.

The Justice Foundation has collected affidavits and declarations through its project, Operation Outcry, from approximately 2000 women since the year 2000. This is the largest known body of direct, sworn testimony in the world that shows the harmful effects of abortion.

In the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the ban on partial-birth abortion, the Court cited The Justice Foundation's Amicus brief (also known as a friend of the court brief) and the testimony filed with it on behalf of women hurt by abortion.

Although the Court acknowledged the harm of abortion, it also stated it had "no reliable data to measure" the extent of the problem. The most effective way to show the Court the magnitude of the problem is to collect a much larger number of testimonies.

Your testimony can help restore justice and end abortion
Your testimony in a declaration can be used in legal cases and in state legislative efforts to end or limit abortion, such as an abortion ban, informed consent, parental consent, etc.

Why we collect declarations

• To save others from being hurt by abortion. Our primary motivation is a loving desire to save others from the devastation of abortion and to save children in the womb from death by abortion.
• The power of testimony touched the Supreme Court, which cited pages of sworn testimony — not the legal arguments of The Justice Foundation.
• Written testimony is the most confidential, private, simplest, long-lasting, and effective form of witnessing. Individuals who wish to protect their identity can provide a confidential sworn statement that can be used continually with only their initials.
• The Court's ruling is an invitation to provide further evidence of the harm of abortion. For the first time ever, the Court is listening to the "wailing women" who can "teach our nation to mourn" for children lost to abortion. See Jeremiah 9:17-24.
• We need to be ready. The Court will revisit the abortion issue, although we do not know when.
• We need to show the Court the magnitude of the harm of abortion. We encourage all who have experienced the devastating and life-impacting effects of abortion to come forth as witnesses for truth and participating in a healing program. If the truth stays hidden in darkness and in the secret places of hearts, then the lie that abortion is good for women and men will continue. When women and men come forth, the truth will prevail.
• States need evidence to regulate or ban abortion. For example, see the South Dakota Task Force to Study Abortion Report, which heavily quoted declarations of women hurt by abortion, at: http://ivotemyvalues.com/pdf/contentmgmt/Task_Force_Report.pdf

To maintain confidentiality, initials only can be used if you wish. Personal contact information is never released. A declaration form and instructions are available by clicking the banner in the right side bar—then click on "Speak Up."

A declaration form and instructions are available by clicking the Operation Outcry banner in the right side bar. Thanks for helping others by sharing your story.