Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Content Topic Results
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January 2011
Transgender & SOFFA: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Sheet
Publisher(s):This resource sheet includes information on transgender-specific resources, service impacts on trans/SOFFA clients, trans/SOFFA specific power and control tactics, and a list of specific articles available on the web.
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January 2011
Services Outside of the Box: Helping Transgender Clients Navigate Sex-Segregated Services
Publisher(s):This resource is designed to help advocates and trans survivors themselves navigate sex-segregated services. It also provides concrete advice on how service providers can think beyond sex-segregation.
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January 2011
Injustice at Every Turn: A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey
Publisher(s):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 crimes against transgender individuals. Included in addition to the full report are regional and state reports, as well as community-specific reports, which highlight increased rates of violence and harassment against communities of color.
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January 2011
Voices of Victims and Survivors from the 2010 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence Narratives
Publisher(s):This collection of narratives about LGBTQH victims and survivors of intimate partner violence brings to light the severity of IPV within these communities.
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November 2010
DADT Commentary Suggests Corrective Rape for Lesbians
Publisher(s):This article reacts to comments on the proposed repeal of the "Dont Ask, Dont Tell" policy that keeps LGBTIQ individuals from openly serving in the military.
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September 2010
A Straight Guide to LGBT Americans
Publisher(s):This reference guide serves as a resource for friends, family members, colleagues, and allies as they experience the coming out process with an individual who identifies as LGBT.
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- General Material
June 2010
Domestic Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual Communities: Trainers Manual
Publisher(s):New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)
The purpose of the training curriculum is to give health and human service providers the knowledge and skills necessary to sensitively and effectively respond to LGTB victims of domestic violence.
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March 2010
Why It Matters: Rethinking Victim Assistance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Victims of Hate Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):This report, the product of a 2009 survey of victim assistance providers and LGBTQ anti-violence programs throughout the United States, describes widespread gaps in victim services for LGBTQ victims of crime and recommends steps to improve both the services and their accessibility.
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February 2010
GenEq: Queer
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides information on the meaning of the term “queer,” as well as links to programs, websites and books for more information.
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February 2010
GenEq: Bisexuality
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides information on bisexuality as well as links to websites and books for more information.
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January 2010
Quick Tips: Trans Inclusion, A Guide for Service Providers
Publisher(s):This guide contains ten quick tips for service providers working for trans inclusion.
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January 2010
Global Symposium on Engaging Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality Summary Report
This summary outlines the purposes and themes of the multi-day discussion that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themes from the report include how to address men's violence against women and children, issues related to sexuality and gender identity, and other gender equity issues.









