Jewish security group launches survivor testimony project to combat rising antisemitic threats
SCN's new project features testimonies from 10 survivors of attacks targeting Jewish communities in Pittsburgh, Poway, Colleyville, Overland Park, and Surfside to strengthen security training.
The Secure Community Network (SCN), a safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, has launched a new oral history initiative called Standing with Strength: Stories of Survival. The project, developed with Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated producer Craig Turk, aims to preserve firsthand accounts from individuals who survived antisemitic terror attacks.
The initiative features ten participants who recount their experiences, immediate reactions, and survival lessons learned from major terror attacks in Pittsburgh, Poway, Colleyville, Overland Park, and Surfside. The project directly integrates these oral histories into SCN's security training programs across North America. Many featured in the project credit SCN and local Jewish Federations with teaching them situational awareness and survival skills during attacks.
SCN is now incorporating these lessons into its security training, which has instructed over 91,000 community members since 2024. Executive producer Craig Turk emphasized the moral and civic duty of survivors to share their stories despite the emotional toll, stating that these individuals exhibit extraordinary grace in revisiting their traumatic experiences.
The initiative highlights the importance of security training and preparedness in thwarting targeted attacks and preserving Jewish communities.
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