Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Content Topic Results
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November 2017
By & For: The Unique Services, Experiences, and Approaches of LGBTQ Domestic Violence and Anti-Violence Agencies
Publisher(s): This report outlines the findings of a study with 24 LGBTQ culturally-specific domestic violence and anti-violence agencies across the country. The study examined the unique services and approaches of programs that are “by & for” LGBTQ communities.
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- NRCDV Publications
August 2017
When it comes to gender-inclusive services, how can we do better?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's August 2017 TA Question of the month, Breckan Erdman shares resources for promoting gender inclusivity in domestic and sexual violence agencies.
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- Training Tools
July 2017
Part of the Solution: Gender-Integrated Sexual Assault Support Groups
Publisher(s): Widespread practices of holding only single-gender support groups deprive many transgender, non-binary, and male survivors of opportunities to benefit from these core services. This webinar outlines ways that advocates can create more inclusive sexual assault support groups and extend services to more survivors.
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July 2017
Responding to Sexual Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities: Law Enforcement Strategies and Considerations
Publisher(s): Drawing from promising practices and innovative initiatives of law enforcement agencies throughout the nation, this document highlights strategies for implementing effective department-wide response through agency mission, policy, training, and personnel to proactively address and prevent sexual violence in LGBTQ+ communities.
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June 2017
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And HIV-Affected Hate Violence in 2016
Publisher(s):NCAVP's annual report examines hate violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities.
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- Training Tools
April 2017
Integrating Transgender Survivors into Shelter and Support Groups
Publisher(s):Traditionally, these services have been restricted to non-transgender women or they have been sex-segregated, excluding male survivors (transgender and non-transgender) or individuals who do not identify within the gender binary (as male or female). A growing number of shelters and support groups affirm that inclusion of survivors of all genders is much easier than some may think.
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March 2017
Violence and LGBTQ+ Communities: What Do We Know, and What Do We Need to Know?
Publisher(s):This review is the first to summarize evidence on perpetration, victimization, consequences and reporting of victimization, and issues of fear and safety across several large fields of research.
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February 2017
Mapping Transgender Equality in the United States
Publisher(s): To help make sense of the policy landscape in the states for LGBT people, and transgender people specifically, "Mapping Transgender Equality in the United States" looks at legal equality for transgender people across the country.
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February 2017
HIV and the LGBT Community
Publisher(s):This informational guide reviews issues regarding LGBTQ identity and the intersections between HIV impact and racial, sexual, and gender identities. It explores some of the policy work being done by the HRC to end the epidemic.
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- Training Tools
January 2017
Our Gender Revolution: Social Change to End Gender Violence Guide
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to be distributed to anti-violence program advocates and educators working with youth to create social change.
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December 2016
Special Considerations for LGBTQ Immigrants
Publisher(s): LGBTQ immigrants enjoy the same rights under immigration law as all other non-citizens, but there are some areas where LGBTQ immigrants might face unique challenges. This document outlines some special considerations for LGBTQ immigrants, including visas for immigrant crime victims, asylum, and detention.
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December 2016
Sheltering Trans Men Webinar
Publisher(s): This 90-minute webinar uses three case studies to illustrate how placement decisions can be made. Includes a section on preventing and confronting bias.