WHAT WORKS FOR SUSAN WON'T WORK FOR TAMEKA:
A Culturally Responsive Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention & Response
A culturally responsive resource for organizations seeking to strengthen sexual violence prevention and response.
Addressing Gaps in
Traditional Sexual Violence Response
Common Institutional Applications
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One-size-fits-all survivor response models fail to account for culture, race, and power.
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Survivors of color experience unique barriers that institutions often overlook.
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Policies alone do not create safety, trust, or access to support.
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Cultural responsiveness must be built into programs, training, and decision-making.
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Staff training
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Professional development
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Facilitated learning
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Departmental reflection
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Curriculum integration
Institutional Access & Ordering Options
Bulk Print Orders (Teams & Institutions)
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Available for organizations, departments, and institutions
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Ideal for shared staff learning, retreats, and program-wide use
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Minimum order: 10 copies
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Discounted pricing based on volume
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Flat-rate shipping applied per order
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Digital Institutional Licensing
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Includes one licensed digital PDF of the book
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Unlimited internal sharing within the licensed department or institution
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Access valid for 1, 2, or 3 years
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Covered by a signed licensing agreement for internal use
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Designed for staff education, onboarding, and organizational learning
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For individual copies, visit Amazon or your favorite online retailer.​
About The Author
Leah M. Forney is a nationally recognized consultant, speaker, and author specializing in cultural sensitivity and sexual violence. Her work supports organizations in examining how culture, power, and systems shape survivor experiences particularly for survivors of color.
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As a survivor of sexual violence with over 12 years of experience in the gender-based violence and nonprofit sectors, Leah brings both lived and professional insight to her work.
She holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and has worked across higher education, nonprofit, and community-based settings supporting survivors, training professionals, and advising leadership teams.
Her approach centers culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered practice, with an emphasis on helping institutions move beyond compliance toward meaningful, sustainable change.
