Somali Victimization Awareness Campaign

In addition, CCJ also formed a project Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee offers diverse insights on the Somali community such as current issues within the community and possible explanations for why community members are not notifying law enforcement or utilizing crime victim’s services.

Together, the CCJ, Advisory Committee and their partners has made great progress in the Somali Victimization Awareness Campaign. Listed are examples of their accomplishments:

1	Created and Distributed Council on Crime and Justice Somali Postcards. The card is available in either the Somali or English language and includes information on the roles of police, victim rights, and resources available to victims.
2	Participated in Community Meetings with Somali Community Members. Addressed concerns on crime victimization at community meetings which lead up to the coordination of a safety initiative at The Village Market, a popular Somali Mall.
3	Translated Crime Victim Reparation forms, which increased Somali community awareness and accessibility to financial assistance.
4	General Crime Victim 24-hour hotline (612-340-5400) provides advocacy, support, and interpreters for Somali crime victims.
5	Market Advertisement in Somali Media outlets, such as the Warsan Times Newspaper, Somali Resource Directory Nationwide, and Somali American Media Association (SAMA).
6	Created this Somali Crime Victim Website to assist community members navigate the criminal justice system and serve as a helpful tool regarding victimization.