This webinar will provide an overview of Somali American communities in Ohio, highlighting their diversity, history, culture, and strengths. We will explore how these factors shape experiences of victimization and examine the systemic and institutional barriers that impede safety, healing, and access to justice. Somali advocates and survivors will share perspectives and lessons learned, offering […]

Storytelling is a powerful tool in victim advocacy, shaping how communities learn, engage, and understand survivors’ experiences. This webinar invites participants to reflect on the stories they use in education, outreach, prevention, advocacy, and fundraising, and to consider how those narratives can either support all survivors or unintentionally cause harm. Together, we’ll explore the pedagogical […]