Episode 64 Trauma-Informed Care for FGM/C (Part 2) — Community Engagement and Survivor-Centered Strategies From (Sahiyo)

On this episode host Raj Sundar welcomes Samman, the community engagement coordinator at Sahiyo, to discuss the ongoing efforts to address and prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGMC) within the South Asian Bora community and beyond. She provides insight into the importance of using appropriate terminology like FGM/C to foster dialogue and reduce stigma. They explore the prevalence of FGM/C in the United States, countering the misconception that it's only practiced elsewhere. The conversation delves into understanding FGM/C as a social norm, exploring interventions and supports such as trauma-informed care and peer support networks.

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