by Caleb Weinhardt | Jan 1, 2016
Recent national data indicates that 6.6 million people are stalked in a one year period in the United States; yet stalking is a crime that is often misunderstood, minimized or missed entirely. Guest presenter Rebecca Dreke of the Stalking Resource Center will provide...
by FORGE Intern | Sep 24, 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...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 4, 2015
Description of 10 2015-2018 events related to serving trans survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Hosted by the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Register today! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637252443190465537 Date: August 19,...
by FORGE Intern | May 17, 2015
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...
by FORGE Intern | Jan 10, 2013
This lengthy, trans-specific safety planning tool covers: basic facts about intimate partner violence; safety planning; groundwork; staying safe at home; emergency safety bag; financial planning; safe havens; safety in your new place; safety on the job and in public;...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 30, 2011
Two-page tip sheet with 12 ways to be trans-welcoming. Addresses language, manners, signage, client resources, supplies, bathrooms, paperwork, connect, train, follow the leader, be an advocate, and be creative.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Both male sexual abuse survivors and female perpetrators are routinely underestimated. This article explores five interrelated reasons why: social stereotypes; stereotypes about elder abuse; training and assessment tools; research literature; and problems with data...
by michael munson | Jun 8, 2008
“My son and daughter-in-law will not let me see my grandson. They think I will do something to him. I don’t even know him now. It breaks my heart not to see him.” This article reports on three surveys of transgender older adults. One survey looked at their...
by FORGE Intern | Mar 2, 2008
Results of three studies of transgender elders: elder abuse, sexuality, and sexual assault.
by FORGE Intern | Oct 17, 2006
Many DV/SA agencies advertise to “LGBT” communities but fail to change the many messages they send that male-identified people are not welcome. This article explores the problems and solutions.
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