‘A cultural shift’: As more Somali women speak out about domestic abuse, need for services grows

A Twin Cities nonprofit serving Somali and Afghan women is expanding its services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

Isuroon launched a hotline for victims last summer and is developing plans for a $30 million, 87-unit family shelter it hopes to open in the next two years.

The nonprofit has served hundreds of domestic violence victims since it was founded 15 years ago, said founder and CEO Fartun Weli…

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