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William Kellibrew

William Kellibrew

Activist & Expert on Violence

William Kellibrew IV is an international advocate for civil, human, women, children, and victims’ rights...

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William Kellibrew IV is an international advocate for civil, human, women, children, and victims’ rights. He is a sought-after speaker on violence, trauma, trauma-informed care, and children exposed to violence. At age six, he was sexually abused by his mom’s neighbor and at age ten, he watched helplessly as his mother and twelve-year-old brother were shot in their living room by his mother’s estranged boyfriend.

In 2015, Kellibrew was nominated by U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton to receive the U.S. Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award for exemplifying and embodying the movement for victim rights through outstanding efforts in victim advocacy, allied professional advocacy, public policy and public awareness. He is currently a faculty member for SAMHSA’s National Center for Trauma Informed Care, and a consultant for the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center, as well as The William Kellibrew Foundation. In 2011, he was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for his work to end domestic violence and sexual assault.

Kellibrew has appeared on Oprah, In Session, Andrea Mitchell Reports, MSNBC, HLN, Newsmakers with Robert Traynum, BBC Worldwide, BET, and NPR, and in Newsweek, The Washington Post, and countless other media outlets worldwide. He has also blogged for the White House.

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Beyond Violence & Trauma: Supporting Children Witnessing While Building on Values

Beyond Violence: Building Resilience in Children

Healing & Recovery

Trauma-Informed Approach: A Shift in Perspective

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William Kellibrew: "Pathways to Healing and Recovery" - Alternatives 2013
How You Can Overcome Trauma and Tragedy & Come Out Stronger - William Kellibrew IV

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