by FORGE Intern | May 17, 2015
While many transgender people see individual therapists, choosing and working with a therapist can be more complex for the half of transgender people who are also sexual assault survivors. This 107-page guide addresses many of the specific questions trans survivors...
by FORGE Intern | Mar 5, 2015
Around half of the murders of trans women of color are actually intimate partner violence; this tip sheet talks about practical preventative tactics, including safety tips for victims, tips for service providers, and ways all of us can create safer environments and...
by FORGE Intern | Mar 1, 2015
Psychologist Abraham Maslow taught us that human needs can be arranged in a hierarchy in which the most basic (finding food, sleeping) must be met before we can address more advanced needs such as self-esteem and creativity. This FAQ addresses why transgender...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 1, 2015
All of us have multiple identities. When more than one of our identities is socially stigmatized, the problems we face multiply. That is “intersectionality.” This FAQ explains intersectionality and how it played out in the life of one young African-American trans...
by FORGE Intern | Jan 11, 2015
This tip sheet is designed for service providers new to the role pronouns play in trans communities. Includes how to ask about pronouns, why pronouns may differ by environment, and what pronouns some non-binary people use.
by FORGE Intern | Jan 2, 2015
News of someone’s death is common in the trans community. This tip sheet looks at common emotions people feel after death along with helpful things people can do in both the short and long term.
by FORGE Intern | Dec 2, 2014
This fast-paced training encourages participants to expand their transgender vocabulary and conceptual framework(s), specifically in how they apply to transgender and non-binary survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Viewers will increase their ability to...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 6, 2014
Originally recorded on November 6, 2014 @ 2:00pm CT This webinar looks at the ingredients needed for improving and transforming the relationship between trans communities and police departments, and helps map a path to getting there. Using examples from cities that...
by FORGE Intern | Jul 8, 2014
This is the first in a two-part series for rape crisis advocates who want to provide services to transgender survivors of sexual abuse in detention. The webinar covers how to communicate effectively with transgender survivors and gives an overview of life behind bars...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 24, 2014
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 added a grant condition that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Many providers and grantees working with survivors have questions about what these new conditions...
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