Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Content Topic Results
The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Materials
Materials
- General Material
September 2016
LGBTQ DV Targeted Recommendation: Rethink Pro-Arrest Policies and Criminal Justice Reform Using Historic, Current and Emerging Knowledge from Diverse Sources in the DV Field
Publisher(s): This targeted recommendation urges both mainstream and LGBTQ specific service providers to actively consider the negative systemic impacts of law enforcement and the criminal legal system on communities at the margins.
Materials
- General Material
September 2016
HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Publisher(s):This quick glance fact sheet about men who have sex with men (MSM) includes statistics, an overview of prevalence, and risk factors.
Materials
- General Material
September 2016
LGBTQ DV Targeted Recommendation: Compensate LGBTQ Organizations for Their Expertise
Publisher(s): This targeted recommendation advocates for LGBTQ organizations to be fairly compensated (either monetarily or materially) for formal and informal training and TA support given to mainstream domestic violence organizations.
Materials
- General Material
September 2016
LGBTQ DV Targeted Recommendation: Direction Regarding Mandatory Reporting and Youth
Publisher(s): This targeted recommendation urges youth-serving organizations to consider the various unintended consequences of mandatory reporting policies, particularly for LGBTQ and other systemically marginalized youth.
Materials
- General Material
September 2016
LGBTQ DV Targeted Recommendation: Integrate Economic and Educational Access and Empowerment into DV Advocacy, Particularly for Transgender Survivors
Publisher(s): This targeted recommendation pushes for domestic violence organizations to expand their analysis of advocacy and violence prevention to include both economic and educational advocacy.
Materials
- General Material
July 2016
Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive
Publisher(s): This fact sheet includes basic information about gender identities beyond the male/female binary.
Materials
- General Material
July 2016
Frequently Asked Questions About Transgender People
Publisher(s):Answers to frequently asked questions about transgender people, including information on the transitioning process and costs, cross dressing, the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation, and discrimination faced by people who are transgender.
Materials
- General Material
July 2016
Understanding Transgender People: The Basics
Publisher(s): This fact sheet from that National Center for Transgender Equality provides basic information and defines key terms such as transgender, gender identity, and gender expression.
Materials
- General Material
- Training Tools
July 2016
Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally
Publisher(s): This resource offers guidance on supporting a transgender individuals as well as tools to help change the world to be better for transgender communities.
Materials
- General Material
July 2016
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Communites
Publisher(s):This document provides information specific to LGBTQ community members in an effort to provide culturally competent services. It includes information on specific tactics used by perpetrators in same-sex relationships and additional resources available to those who have experienced violence.
Materials
- General Material
- Training Tools
July 2016
Schools in Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
Publisher(s):This guide provides resource and a blueprint for safe, supportive, and inclusive schools for transgender youth.
Materials
- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2016
Transgender Youth Sexual Assault Survivors: Skills for Advocates
Publisher(s):This webinar addresses unique issues and strategies of working with both trans youth from supportive family structures and youth who do not have a stable home or school environment. Topics include barriers to accessing services, youth-specific confidentiality concerns, polyvictimization and intersectionality, and more.