The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse Content Topic Results

DVAM! Advocacy and Male Survivors of Domestic Violence

berdman — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:56:48 +0000

DVAM! Advocacy and Male Survivors of Domestic Violence berdman Tue, 01/26/2021 - 12:56

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

October, 2019

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

Author(s)

Amarinthia Torres

As domestic violence programs across the country grapple with how to meaningfully support survivors of all genders, there are important questions that inevitably emerge. What is different about male survivors of domestic violence from other survivors and what do we attribute that difference to? What is the impact of patriarchy and toxic masculinity on relationships? How do we maintain and strengthen a collective feminist analysis on gender, power, and violence as we grapple with these questions?

LGBTQ culturally specific programs have a long history of supporting bisexual men, transgender men, and gay men who have survived domestic violence. This webinar shares the Northwest Network’s approach to meaningfully supporting male survivors by centering the experiences of bi+, trans, and gay men, and shares tips and best practices in providing advocacy.

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Webinar Recording: DVAM! Advocacy and Male Survivors of Domestic Violence

Material Categories

Accessibility

Cultural Competence

LGBTQ Rights

Domestic Violence

Gender

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 1: A Basic Skill for LGBTQ DV Advocacy

berdman — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:39:51 +0000

Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 1: A Basic Skill for LGBTQ DV Advocacy berdman Thu, 05/09/2019 - 09:39

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

January, 2018

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

This webinar offers an introduction to the Northwest Network’s tool and analysis on assessing patterns of power and control in abusive relationships. Developed over 20 years of work with LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence, the Northwest Network’s approach to assessment continues to be a fundamental consideration and practice for any organization hoping to create relevant, accessible support for LGBTQ individuals.

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Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 1: A Basi…

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Cultural Competence

Screening & Assessment

Staff Development

LGBTQ Rights

Domestic Violence

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

LGBTQ Blueprint: Advocacy Strategies & Community Change

fdaza — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:24:49 +0000

LGBTQ Blueprint: Advocacy Strategies & Community Change fdaza Sun, 09/07/2025 - 23:24

General Material

Published Date

September, 2016

New Resources Added

September 08, 2025

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

This resource highlights the urgent need to improve access to domestic violence (DV) services for LGBTQ survivors, emphasizing that culturally relevant programming is essential for effective support. Surveys conducted by the LGBTQ DV Capacity Building Learning Center (CBLC) reveal that LGBTQ survivors overwhelmingly prefer LGBTQ-focused programs, as these environments foster acceptance, reduce judgment, and allow individuals to feel seen without having to explain their identities.

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Program

Material Categories

Raising Awareness

LGBTQ Rights

Working with Latin@ and LGBTQ Youth

berdman — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:07:35 +0000

Working with Latin@ and LGBTQ Youth berdman Fri, 03/02/2018 - 11:07

General Material

Published Date

November, 2015

Publisher(s)

Casa de Esperanza

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

This webinar addresses the unique obstacles that Latin@ LGBTQ youth face the intersections of violence, homelessness, unstable housing, and other forms of oppression.

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Working with Latin@ and LGBTQ Youth

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Immigration / Resettlement

LGBTQ Rights

Communities of Color

Domestic Violence

Housing & Homelessness

Immigrant / Refugee

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Sexual Violence

Young People

Demonstrate Access

berdman — Wed, 08 May 2019 15:00:05 +0000

Demonstrate Access berdman Wed, 05/08/2019 - 11:00

General Material

Published Date

January, 2015

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

Coalition Ending Gender Based Violence

Demonstrate Access is a free resource website with ideas and tools for community-based service organizations. It is designed to help providers and organizations identify barriers and make changes in policy and practice to increase access for LGBTQ communities.

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Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence

berdman — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:37:33 +0000

Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence berdman Thu, 05/09/2019 - 09:37

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

September, 2014

Publisher(s)

Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

Author(s)

Kristin Tucker

This webinar focuses on strategies for support and advocacy when working with LGBTQ survivors, with a particular emphasis on the needs and experiences of LGBTQ service members and veterans. It centers the importance of building awareness of the context of LGBTQ people's lives as a key component in supporting creative, effective advocacy with LGBTQ survivors.

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Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Vio…

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Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

It Takes a Village, People! Advocacy, Friends and Family & LGBT Survivors of Abuse

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:11:57 +0000

It Takes a Village, People! Advocacy, Friends and Family & LGBT Survivors of Abuse Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 12/16/2014 - 15:11

General Material

Published Date

December, 2013

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

Author(s)

Connie Burk

Selma Al-Aswad Dillsi

Meg Crager

Most survivors of domestic violence reach out to a friend or family member long before they attempt to access a social service agency for support, but friends and family may not know how to help a loved one who is being battered. This toolkit discusses the unique opportunities in LGBTQ communities for engaging friends and family in advocacy and provides advocates with practical strategies for doing so.

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It Takes a Village, People! Toolkit

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Cultural Competence

LGBTQ Rights

Domestic Violence

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Proceed! LGBTQ Domestic Violence Legal Toolkit for Advocates

berdman — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:08:47 +0000

Proceed! LGBTQ Domestic Violence Legal Toolkit for Advocates berdman Mon, 07/02/2018 - 16:08

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

January, 2013

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

This toolkit is a guide for community-based advocates who support the self-determination and safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) survivors of intimate partner violence who are involved with the legal system. LGBTQ people experience intimate partner violence at similar rates as people in heterosexual relationships, but only some LGBTQ survivors end up interacting with the legal system. This toolkit highlights the obstacles survivors face in the criminal and civil legal systems and provides tools for advocates to support survivors in their journey.

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Proceed! LGBTQ Domestic Violence Legal Toolkit for Advocates

Material Categories

Core Competencies

Cultural Competence

Civil Legal Rights & Protections

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Contextualizing Domestic Violence from a LGBTQ Perspective

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:06:28 +0000

Contextualizing Domestic Violence from a LGBTQ Perspective Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/09/2014 - 11:06

General Material

Published Date

January, 2011

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

This article provides information about domestic violence in LGBTQ communities as well as information on available research and resources.

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Contextualizing DV

Material Categories

LGBTQ Rights

Attitudes / Perception / Awareness

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Sexual Violence

Self-Determination, Accountability & Safety

fdaza — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:20:19 +0000

Self-Determination, Accountability & Safety fdaza Sun, 09/07/2025 - 23:20

General Material

Published Date

January, 2009

New Resources Added

September 08, 2025

Publisher(s)

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

This resource emphasizes that the critical outcomes of advocacy are different for survivors and abusers: for survivors, the focus is on self-determination and safety, while for abusers, it is accountability. Importantly, self-determination must be prioritized over safety, since true and lasting safety can only be built when survivors have autonomy and the ability to make their own choices. The text critiques past anti-violence approaches that placed safety first, arguing that without self-determination, safety is not sustainable or empowering

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Handout

Material Categories

Raising Awareness

LGBTQ Rights