by Caleb Weinhardt | Jan 24, 2024
The ethical and professional responsibilities of social workers and other mandatory reporters are aligned with supporting families, however the current punitive system of mandated reporting does not support families or communities. This workshop delves into the...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Dec 7, 2023
FORGE has been conducting Listening Sessions with trans/nonbinary survivors, community members, service providers, and allied professionals to inform a comprehensive, culturally responsive Toolkit. In this reportback FORGE shares the process of coordinating over 25...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Jul 27, 2023
Intimate partner violence and sexual violence increase during disasters. Trans/nonbinary communities have a unique set of experiences and needs related to both natural disasters and violence. In this training, we discuss safety planning with trans/nonbinary survivors...
by Caleb Weinhardt | May 25, 2023
Many trans/nonbinary survivors experience mental health challenges. Connecting with supportive people, including advocates, can make a positive difference in a survivor’s life. This webinar explores some of the mental health challenges that trans/nonbinary survivors...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Mar 3, 2023
A substantial barrier to care for many trans and nonbinary people has been standards of care that put therapists in a position of “gatekeeping” for those pursuing hormones, surgery, or even name changes. More providers are adopting an informed consent model, that...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Jan 18, 2023
There are actual human casualties of the current U.S. “culture war” involving trans identities and rights. In this training webinar for therapists and social services professionals, we discuss the actual effects what’s happening in legislatures, social media, and...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Jan 13, 2023
This Guide is for victim advocates working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals who may be experiencing stalking. Other service providers, individuals experiencing stalking, and friends/family of people experiencing stalking may...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 18, 2022
The greater Milwaukee community honored those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender bias or violence on Friday, November 18, 2022. Guest speaker Dee Dee Watters focused on “This is why we’re here!” Description: We stand and fight in the trenches because we...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 17, 2022
These resources were shared as part of two webinars hosted on 10/11/22 and 10/25/22, with presenters J and Afton. Shared Solidarities: Abortion & Transgender Healthcare (10/11/22): https://youtu.be/cG3d78Ox5Ng Overturning Roe v. Wade doesn’t mean...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 10, 2022
What happens in childhood impacts our physical and mental health for the rest of our lives. Trans people experience even more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) than other people, a fact that contributes to our greater mental health problems. This webinar introduces...
Recent Comments