by michael munson | Dec 23, 2021 | Providers, Trans Community / Survivors
We are so incredibly grateful to all of you who helped improve the lives of trans and nonbinary survivors this past year – and throughout the past 27 years. Your support – through caring about your trans friends/family members/clients, showing up, sharing resources,...
by michael munson | Jun 2, 2021 | Anti-Violence, Providers, Self-Help, Trans Community / Survivors
One of our core values is Empowerment. We wanted to share a bit more about what empowerment means to us, how empowerment is the framework for everything we do, how you can foster empowerment in others, and some specific FORGE empowerment resources. What does...
by michael munson | Apr 17, 2020 | Anti-Violence, Bathrooms, Core Concepts, Intimate Partner Violence, Providers, Self-Help, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Shelter
One way providers can let transgender/non-binary survivors and loved ones know that a provider or agency is trans-aware is to have brochures or other trans-specific information in the waiting room or brochure rack. Since most agencies that serve survivors are small,...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 5, 2019 | Anti-Violence, Providers
The articles in this Reaching Victims newsletter include: a quote from Sarah McBride; a description of FORGE; and an article on the importance of using correct names. See the newsletter online here This monthly newsletter is our opportunity to: Spotlight victim...
by FORGE Intern | May 22, 2019 | Providers, Trans Community / Survivors
Staff introduction: Caleb Weinhardt To develop new programming for the transgender/non-binary community and assist with organization, FORGE is pleased to announce the addition of Caleb Weinhardt to our staff. Weinhardt (he/him/his) will organize and lead events...
by FORGE Intern | May 21, 2019 | Policy, Providers, Trans Community / Survivors
This statement discusses why abortion rights are trans rights: Today, the National Day of Action to Stop the Bans on Abortion, FORGE, the national transgender anti-violence organization, affirms that every human being has the right to have control over their own body....
by FORGE Intern | Nov 5, 2018 | Providers, Trans Community / Survivors
Staff introduction: Shelley Gregory Milwaukee, WI – To increase FORGE’s capacity to provide services and supports to Wisconsin’s transgender and non-binary communities, FORGE is pleased to announce the addition of Shelley Gregory to our staff. Gregory (pronouns: any...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 14, 2018 | Providers, Trans Community / Survivors, Uncategorized
Historical: 2016 news release about new Time’s Up grant CONTACT: Kendra Barkoff, kbarkoff [at] skdknick [dot] com, 202-464-9531 michael munson, tgwarrior [at] forge-forward [dot] org, 414-559-2123 FORGE Awarded Grant from TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund to...
by FORGE Intern | Mar 29, 2017 | Anti-Violence, Providers, Trans Community / Survivors
12 things you can do for Transgender Day of Visibility Download a poster with all 12 suggestions: TDOV 2017 poster The Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV) occurs every March 31st to celebrate and recognize trans and non-binary people, issues, and communities. Trans...
by FORGE Intern | Oct 7, 2016 | Anti-Violence, Providers, Trans Community / Survivors
Historical: 2016 news release on new VOCA-funded services FORGE receives $72,668 in funding to provide new services and supports for SE Wisconsin transgender and non-binary victims of crime [Milwaukee, WI]– FORGE is initiating new services for SE Wisconsinites who are...
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