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First Do No Harm: 8 Tips for Addressing Violence…
…Against Transgender and Gender Non-Binary People A broader, trauma-informed look at the impact of how we communicate about many forms of anti-trans violence against all segments of the trans community. “To support those who have stepped up to try to address the epidemic of violence against trans and gender non-binary people – victim service providers, […]
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Trans People and Bathrooms: Safety for All (Talking Points)
We all have the right to feel safe. We also all need the right to use the public bathroom that matches our gender. Many federal laws and agencies protect these rights (for example, Title IX, VAWA, HUD, the EEOC and others), but there are still some people saying that transgender people will make public restrooms […]
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Trans Sexual Violence Survivors: A Self-Help Guide to Healing and Understanding
Available September 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 responses to trauma; addresses the question of whether there is a relationship between sexual assault and gender identity issues; […]
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Know Your Rights!
Violence against women, gender-based violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence…no matter what it’s called, if a victim service gets any of its funding from the federal government, you as a transgender or non-binary person have a right to access equal services. This document explains your rights and how to file complaints.
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Let’s Talk About It: A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy
Let’s Talk About It! 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 ask: how to decide if therapy is right for you and, […]
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Respected and Whole: Preventing Anti‐LGBT Bias in Aging Organizations
Wishing for an organizational environment in which stereotyping, bullying, and bias have no place doesn’t make it so: it takes intention, consistency, and collaborative problem-solving. This innovative paper lays out ideas for creating and maintaining an environment in which everyone – LGBT or not – can feel “respected and whole.” Written specifically with aging organizations […]
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FAQ: Maslow’s Hierarchy
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 survivors of violence may be more concerned about issues other than addressing the […]
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Safe Dating Tips
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 place; the pros and cons of hosting, going to your […]
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FAQ: Intersectionality
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 woman.
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FAQ: Pronouns and Trans Individuals
Most of us take pronouns (he, her, theirs) for granted: we think they are obvious, linked to looks. Not only is it easy to make a mistake when you assume a transgender person’s pronoun, but using the wrong pronoun can make a transgender person feel disrespected and unsafe. This FAQ explains how to respectfully ask […]
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