What Works For Susan Won't Work For Tameka: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention & Response

What Works for Susan Won’t Work for Tameka is a powerful, culturally responsive guide thatchallenges the outdated one-size-fits-all approach to sexual violence prevention and response.With over a decade of lived experience and expertise as a sexual assault thriver turnedadvocate, activist, and cultural strategist, Leah M. Forney delivers a bold framework that centersthe voices of marginalized survivors—Black girls and women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, andcommunities historically left out of the conversation.Through the fictional lens of Susan and Tameka, Leah exposes the deeply rooted inequities inthe movement and calls service providers, advocates, educators, and organizations to shifttoward survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive practices.Grounded in public health principles and Leah’s original PREP Model (Preparation, Response,Evaluation, and Policy), this book offers both real-world application and transformational insight.Readers will walk away equipped with actionable strategies, a fresh perspective, and theconfidence to do this work differently—with authenticity, boldness, and impact.This is more than a book—it’s a mindset shift. It’s the blueprint we’ve been waiting for. Read more