UJIMA THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VIOLENCE

Cultural specific sub-awardsee schedule o for complete description

Research:throughout this grant year, ujima has collaborated with researchers, evaluators and practitioners to complete four (4) fact sheets, e.g., black/african immigrant survivors as they access resources and services. Additionally, ujima inc has collaborated with two other culturally specific national resource centers such as esperanza united, asian pacific institute on gender based violence to administer a culturally-specific needs assessment. The purpose of this needs assessment was to help identify and recommend ways to bridge gaps in services and resources of culturally-specific organizations that served survivors of ipv.system change, policy & advocacy:ujima staff attended the coalition advocates and attorneys network conference which presented an opportunity for ujima to work with coalition staff regarding pressing issues in the field. As part of a lunchtime panel discussion, ujima staff presented priority policy issues for black survivors. Additionally, ujima staff attended "the listening session with survivors of firearm-facilitated gender-based violence," an event that provided them the invaluable opportunity to hear directly from survivors, advocates, and organizations affected by domestic violence involving firearms. During the session, poignant stories and experiences were shared, highlighting the severe impacts and realities of such violence. The firsthand accounts provided a deeper understanding of the trauma and challenges faced by the victims, reinforcing the urgency and importance of addressing this issue.a significant point of discussion during the session was the concern surrounding the rahimi case. Participants expressed deep worry that if the case prevails, it could severely undermine the current protective measures. Specifically, the legal framework that prevents individuals under domestic violence protective orders from purchasing firearms might be weakened. This potential change was viewed as a serious risk that could increase the vulnerability of domestic violence victims and possibly lead to more tragic outcomes, emphasizing the critical need for sustained and effective legal protections. Ujima leadership participated in policy discussions, briefings, and rallies about the rahimi case before the supreme court of the united states in support of upholding prohibitions of domestic violence offenders having possession of firearms.