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Sexual Violence: Population-Specific Approaches

In an effort to respond to the diverse experiences of victims and survivors of sexual violence, services must be individualized to meet the unique needs of each population and/or community. The resources included here present a starting point for considering the various issues that impact the lives of victims and survivors in specific populations.

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January 2013
This special report examines lifetime victimization of sexual violence, stalking and intimate partner violence by respondents’ self-reported sexual orientation.
Authors: Mikel L. Walters, Jieru Chen, and Matthew J. Breiding
2013
This youth-led initiative seeks to build community engagement to end the cycles of violence against LGBTQ young people. Projects and efforts include leadership development initiatives, critical media education, and action research activities.
Authors: Colorado Anti-Violence Program
2012
This informational brief describes the second wave of findings from a research project that seeks to find the links between sexual harassment, bullying, and homophobic teasing.
Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Winter 2011
This newsletter focuses on youth-led sexual violence prevention efforts. It includes spotlights on various programs and a discussion of oppression as a root cause of sexual violence.
Authors: Sexual Assault Prevention Resource Center
2011
This report provides a summary of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, including the prevalence and experience of sexual violence, in addition to many other forms of discrimination and hate crime by transgender individuals.
Authors: Jaime M. Grant, Lisa A. Mottet, and Justin Tanis
2011
This webpage provides a brief overview of homophobic bullying and harassment. It discusses the importance of taking these instances seriously and working to prevent this form of violence and the negative outcomes associated with them.
Authors: TrueChild
2011
This booklet provides an Anti-Racist Organizational Development Toolkit for LGBTQ equality groups and activists. Incorporating these organizational practices can help to address root causes of sexual violence.
Authors: Basic Rights Education Fund
Winter 2010
This newsletter focuses exclusively on issues related to violence in LGBTIQ communities. Articles include information on interrupting problematic language, addressing the needs of trans survivors, and SANE protocol.
Authors: Trisha Smith, editor
2010
This article reacts to comments on the proposed appeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that keeps LGBTIQ individuals from openly serving in the military.
Authors: Julie Bolcer
November 2009
This report on the preliminary findings of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey offers key findings, including statistics on unemployment, harassment on the job, loss of jobs, and housing instability.
Authors: National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force