by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2017
At our June 17, 2017 monthly meeting FORGE invited a panel of therapists from the Milwaukee area to meet with the trans community members to discuss issues important to them. In this excerpt, Gregory Simons, Kim Skerven, Dianne Frances, and Jan Singer discuss their...
by FORGE Intern | May 29, 2016
Comprehensive guide for partners and friends of trans and non-binary sexual violence survivors. Covers trauma, sexual assault of trans people, self-care advice, and information about trauma treatments.
by FORGE Intern | May 29, 2016
A Guide for Facilitators of Transgender Community Groups: Supporting Sexual Violence Survivors is designed to help group facilitators recognize and appropriately address the types of behaviors and concerns trans and non-binary survivors may bring to support groups....
by FORGE Intern | Apr 1, 2016
Some of the ways anti-trans violence is talked about is actually damaging. This publication lists 8 ways we can do better: Address multiple forms of violence; Acknowledge that violence affects all parts of the trans community; Consider trans suicidality when...
by FORGE Intern | Jan 1, 2016
The Department of Justice featured FORGE in its 2016 National Crime Victims’ Right Week.
by FORGE Intern | Nov 3, 2015
This set of talking points notes there have been no increase in assaults in places where trans people use the bathroom of their choice; that creating fear is a well-used tool of those opposing civil rights advancements; that it is trans people who are at most risk in...
by FORGE Intern | Sep 24, 2015
Transgender Sexual Violence Survivors: A Self-Help Guide to Healing and Understanding is a substantial document that includes information about the prevalence of sexual violence against transgender/gender non-conforming individuals; lists common long- and short-term...
by FORGE Intern | Sep 10, 2015
2001 essay by well-known trans activist Alexander Goodrum about a controversy over GenderPAC changing its mission: Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #096, Winter 2001. by Alexander John Goodrum I come late to organizing as a transgender activist. In doing...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 28, 2015
Any agency that accepts funds from the Violence Against Women Act MUST serve trans, non-binary, and male people. This fact sheet explains the law, discusses “comparable services,” lists where you can get help, and explains how to file a complaint.
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...
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