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...
by FORGE Intern | Sep 19, 2016 | Anti-Violence, Providers, Sexual Violence
Historical: 2016 news release on Raliance funded support group facilitators project September 19, 2016 In times of massive social and political change, people often wish for a guide that explains what is happening, why it is happening, and how they are supposed to...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 30, 2016 | Anti-Violence, Providers, Sexual Violence
Historical: 2016 news release on Raliance funded support group facilitators project FORGE Receives $49,911 in funding to develop resources on providing gender-inclusive support groups for diverse sexual assault survivors Grant from Raliance, New Collaborative...
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