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  • CAIR-OHIO OFFERS SEMINAR ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC

    CAIR-OHIO OFFERS SEMINAR ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 5/4/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently offered a forum entitled Islamic Perspectives on Domestic Violence Prevention during Grand Rounds at the Cleveland Clinic.

    The training offered information and tools for helping social workers, patient advocates, and health care practitioners to optimize services for Muslim victims and covered issues such as: the impact of family violence on the Muslim community; challenges and barriers for advocates and victims; resources for combating domestic violence in Muslim communities; marriage and gender roles in Islam; the role of religious texts; and Islamic perspectives on healthy relationships.

    “Domestic violence is a serious public health issue that impacts all communities, regardless of race, religion, culture or nationality.” said Shearson. “The goal of our training is to break down barriers to effective treatment and prevention by offering health practitioners and social workers the awareness and tools to provide culturally aligned approaches to recognize and help stop domestic violence in diverse communities.”

    CAIR-Cleveland has offered similar trainings on domestic violence at the Ohio Attorney General’s “Two Days in May” statewide witness/victim conference; Fairview Hospital; First Cleveland Mosque; and the Islamic Center of Cleveland.

    To set up a training session or for more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216.830.2247 or 216.440.2247.

    CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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  • CAIR-OHIO HELPS IRAQI BOY DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT

    CAIR-OHIO HELPS IRAQI BOY DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 6/8/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OHIO), Cleveland office recently helped coordinate local Muslim community volunteers to provide comfort and support for an Iraqi boy who was brought to Cleveland for medical treatment.

    The treatment undergone at the Cleveland Clinic was made possible through arrangements by the Iraqi Assistance Center under the auspices of the US Military. Transport and logistics were provided by the Michigan/Ohio Chapter of Healing the Children, a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical care to children in need from throughout the world. Also assisting in “Project Omar,” named after the little boy, was Rotary International, the Iraqi Medical Sciences Association (IMSA-USA), and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Office.

    CAIR’s role was to assist by arranging volunteers to help the Iraqi family feel welcome, comfortable and supported during their stay. CAIR arranged for Muslim community volunteers to provide Iraqi meals, take the family shopping and to community events, and many other services. According to medical providers, such support services are invaluable in the recovery and healing process.

    CAIR Chapters in Ohio, Michigan and New Jersey are actively involved in this beneficial and expanding program.

    To assist in helping children from Iraq or on other CAIR projects, please contact the Cleveland office at 216.830.2247 or events@cleveland.cair.com.