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...
by FORGE Intern | Oct 3, 2016
Most conflict in gender-integrated shelters arises over issues that are universal in all shelters, such as conflicts over space or possessions, personality clashes, and so forth. That said, conflict that occurs due to gender-based bias, prejudice, and discrimination...
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