by FORGE Intern | Sep 23, 2015
Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals experience extremely high rates of violence, as well as live with higher-than-average rates of physical and mental health conditions. This webinar explores the barriers and experiences of transgender survivors with...
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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 13, 2014
Navigating medical services and advocacy with transgender survivors may be uncharted territory for forensic nurses and advocates. Transgender sexual assault victims may differ from other survivors in body configurations, high levels of polyvictimization, increased...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 13, 2014
Guest presenter Rebecca Dreke of the Stalking Resource Center provides foundational information on stalking, including common stalking dynamics, the impact on victims, and how victim service providers can better assist transgender victims and survivors of stalking....
by FORGE Intern | Jun 20, 2013
Anti-transgender hate violence presents complex and compounded challenges for both victims and services providers. Hate violence often crumbles a community’s sense of safety and renders members powerless and vulnerable. To be effective, providers must be able to...
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