by FORGE Intern | Nov 1, 2012
November 20th every year is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). This fact sheet includes TDOR’s history, statistics, and why and how some murders are “message crimes” aimed at the larger community.
by FORGE Intern | Oct 1, 2012
Statistics on violence against trans and non-binary individuals are unreliable and may not even be important. This FAQ explains why.
by FORGE Intern | Sep 1, 2012
The disability field calls it “universal design,” meaning that if you design for those with the most different needs, you’ll better serve everyone. This FAQ explains how universal design works when we’re talking about transgender and non-binary...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 1, 2012
The practice of telling a client why you need sensitive information prior to asking for it is extremely helpful in many situations, especially for trans and non-binary people, who are all too often asked inappropriate or insensitive questions. This FAQ explores...
by FORGE Intern | Jul 1, 2012
This FAQ describes multiple cases in which trans and non-binary people got served poorly because a service provider defaulted to “master status” and assumed everything the trans person was dealing with was related to their gender identity.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 1, 2012
The “Terms Paradox” refers to the fact that terms can be crucial — they are how people feel heard and respected — and, at the same time, meaningless (because speaker and listener may not define a term the same way). This FAQ also addresses the...
by FORGE Intern | May 1, 2012
If the term “transgender” is new to you, start here. This FAQ covers the basics of gender identity, including defining some common terms.
by FORGE Intern | Mar 16, 2012
Creating a trans-welcoming environment involves more than an agency checking off boxes on a cultural competency checklist. This webinar reviews key transgender-specific 2011 research data highlighting why transgender victims/survivors are hesitant to access services...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
52-page report of the results of a 2007 national survey examining relationships between LGB organizations and trans people. Topics include LGB organizations’ trans policies and membership; and trans attitudes toward being included in “LGBT,”...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Essay on what the trans community loses by not fully including and addressing SOFFA (Significant Other, Family, Friends, and Allies) issues. Addresses discrimination, lack of legal protection, exclusion from support groups, and loss of educational/empathetic value....
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