Dr. Wendy Pearlman on the Voices of Refugees

Individuals forced to flee their homes due to war, famine, crime, or natural disaster often struggle long after they have found a new place to live.

Dr. Wendy Pearlman has interviewed hundreds of Syrian refugees and shared their stories in three books and a recent lecture at Heartland Community College.

Dr. Pearlman discusses the impact that displacement has on individuals and the communities that may not understand the plight of refugees.

View the transcript here.