by FORGE Intern | Oct 26, 2016
This publication compiles the experiences and advice of 20 gender-integrated shelters. Topics addressed include: Was integrating worth it? How agencies decided to integrate. Pushback; Preparing for change; structures, privacy, and safety; and preventing and addressing...
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
Why should a domestic violence shelter become gender-integrated? It aligns with the field’s values; it serves victims who are otherwise without resources; it’s rewarding; it dispels stereotypes and provides learning opportunities; it avoids revictimation;...
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
Seven factors motivated most gender-integrated shelters: valuing equity; wanting to respond to unmet needs; increased requests; the opportunity provided by an expansion or new facility; LGBT partners; advocate pressure; and attention to emerging populations.
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
Learn from those who have gone before: this tipsheet features both 10 tips and quotes from experienced gender-integrated shelter staff on how you can integrate your own shelter smoothly.
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
Tipsheet #4 gives 8 tips for addressing pushback to plans for gender-integrating a shelter. Includes a chart of common fears and facts and responses for each.
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
This tipsheet examines what needs to happen around shelter bathrooms when trans and non-binary survivors are in the house. Areas covered include: why bathrooms are important and why they should be treated as a non-issue; signage; training; policies; revictimization;...
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
This tipsheet discusses actions shelters can take to address safety concerns, particularly in the context of gender-inclusive shelters. Topics include: training staff; improving screening protocols; maintaining survivor confidentiality; discussing housing options with...
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
This tipsheet helps shelters feel trans-welcoming. It covers specific supplies trans and non-binary survivors may need, including: clothes, shoes, and underwear; hats, head coverings, and wigs; toiletries; makeup; body modification materials; medications; room...
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