In June 2002, when Kara was just 15 years old, her life changed dramatically.

While in the front yard of her best friend's house, a man approached her and put a gun to her neck telling her to come with him. He forced her into a plastic storage container in the back seat of his car and took her to his apartment where she was held captive and assaulted for 18 hours until her daring escape.

While her captor was asleep, Kara escaped the restraints and his apartment. Kara went to law enforcement and was able to give them information that led them back to the apartment of her captor and identified him as the man responsible for at least three other unsolved homicides.

Following the identification and death of her captor, Kara went on to form relationships within law enforcement and complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. She went on to work with the agency that investigated her case as a school resource officer, a sex crime and child abuse investigator, and a victim's advocate until the birth of her children.

Through the years, Kara realized that she survived for a very specific purpose: to spread hope and encouragement to other survivors. To remind them that they are not alone, that they can heal, and that they are stronger than what happened to them.

That we are who we are because of what happened but we are not defined by it.

Kara went on to get married and currently has two little boys and two dogs.
She currently uses her experience as well as years of work in law enforcement to speak to groups around the country. She tells her story as a means to help educate those who work with victims and empower individuals to be the best version of themselves they can be, regardless of their past.

Kara is involved in several organizations, outreach, and advocacy groups and projects as a means of supporting her community.

She is also active on social media where she creates content that shares her story, answers questions, shares advice on healing trauma, empowering victims to become survivors, and helping loved ones support survivors. Her goal is to inspire other survivors to just keep going because they are not defined by their past.

Kara Robinson Chamberlain
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Survivor’s Strength

Insights and Applications for Law Enforcement

In this powerful and transformative keynote, Kara Robinson Chamberlain shares her harrowing story of survival and resilience. Abducted at gunpoint at just 15 years old, Kara’s courageous escape and subsequent collaboration with law enforcement led to the capture of a serial killer. Drawing from her unique experiences as a survivor, former law enforcement officer, and advocate, Kara presents compelling case file evidence alongside practical applications for law enforcement professionals.

Kara’s presentation delves deep into the importance of empowering victims to become survivors without jeopardizing the integrity of their cases. She provides actionable insights and strategies for law enforcement to support and uplift those who have experienced trauma, ensuring they feel heard, validated, and empowered. With her profound message of hope, strength, and healing, Kara inspires audiences to redefine their approach to victim support and advocacy.

This keynote is not only a testament to Kara’s remarkable journey but also a call to action for law enforcement, advocates, and communities to work together in creating a more compassionate and effective support system for survivors.

Empowerment and Resilience

A Survivor’s Journey

Kara shares her story of survival with a level of detail tailored to the audience’s needs. Abducted and held captive as a teenager, Kara’s daring escape and collaboration with law enforcement led to the identification and capture of a serial killer. Leveraging her extensive experience as a survivor, former law enforcement officer, advocate, and media professional, Kara provides practical applications for empowering victims and fostering resilience.

Kara’s presentation goes beyond her personal narrative, offering valuable insights into how law enforcement and support professionals can effectively empower victims and encourage their resilience. She draws on her diverse background to highlight best practices in victim support, emphasizing the importance of compassion, understanding, and strength. Her keynote equips audiences with the tools and strategies needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.

With a focus on hope and healing, Kara’s message resonates deeply, inspiring individuals and organizations to prioritize the empowerment of victims and the cultivation of resilience. This keynote is a powerful reminder of the strength within us all and the vital role we play in supporting others through their darkest times.

Ethics in True Crime

Kara presents a conversation on the considerations of producing true crime ethically. Kara utilizes her background as a survivor, her previous work in law enforcement and victims advocacy, and her current work as a media-trained keynote speaker to provide insights on balancing the desire to tell true crime stories with the ethics of victim-supportive content.

Not Defined

Kara gives an overview of her experience and recovery. She uses her experience to encourage audiences that the circumstances of life do not define who they are and that you can choose strength, resiliency, healing, and growth.

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