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Making Shelters Safe for Transgender Evacuees

General Material
Published Date
September, 2013
Publisher(s)
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
National LGBTQ Task Force
Lambda Legal

Transgender evacuees face unique challenges in the aftermath of a major disaster or crisis. This document provides guidelines for making shelters safe for transgender people.

Associated Links
Making Shelters Safe for Transgender Evacuees
Material Categories
Accessibility
Cultural Competence
Residential / Shelter Services
Trauma Informed Approach
LGBTQ Rights
Disaster
Housing & Homelessness
Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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