by FORGE Intern | Mar 5, 2015
Around half of the murders of trans women of color are actually intimate partner violence; this tip sheet talks about practical preventative tactics, including safety tips for victims, tips for service providers, and ways all of us can create safer environments and...
by FORGE Intern | Mar 1, 2015
Psychologist Abraham Maslow taught us that human needs can be arranged in a hierarchy in which the most basic (finding food, sleeping) must be met before we can address more advanced needs such as self-esteem and creativity. This FAQ addresses why transgender...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 24, 2015
Both seasoned and inexperienced daters increase their chances of having a safe as well as pleasurable date when they take just a few precautions. This trans-specific dating tip sheet covers issues such as where to meet and what to do before you leave that meeting...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 1, 2015
All of us have multiple identities. When more than one of our identities is socially stigmatized, the problems we face multiply. That is “intersectionality.” This FAQ explains intersectionality and how it played out in the life of one young African-American trans...
by FORGE Intern | Jan 11, 2015
This tip sheet is designed for service providers new to the role pronouns play in trans communities. Includes how to ask about pronouns, why pronouns may differ by environment, and what pronouns some non-binary people use.
by FORGE Intern | Dec 2, 2014
This fast-paced training encourages participants to expand their transgender vocabulary and conceptual framework(s), specifically in how they apply to transgender and non-binary survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Viewers will increase their ability to...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 24, 2014
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 added a grant condition that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Many providers and grantees working with survivors have questions about what these new conditions...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 4, 2014
This toolkit was created in collaboration between FORGE and Office for Victims of Crime for a broad spectrum of victim service providers, with specific sections for victim advocates, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, health care providers, therapists, and...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 13, 2014
Although the data about transgender elders and trauma is still limited, the research that does exist indicates both high levels of traumatic history and significant implications for health and wellness. Many transgender and non-binary individuals experience higher...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 13, 2014
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