Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Content Topic Results
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February 2017
Mapping Transgender Equality in the United States
Publisher(s): To help make sense of the policy landscape in the states for LGBT people, and transgender people specifically, "Mapping Transgender Equality in the United States" looks at legal equality for transgender people across the country.
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January 2017
Our Gender Revolution: Social Change to End Gender Violence Guide
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to be distributed to anti-violence program advocates and educators working with youth to create social change.
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December 2016
Sheltering Trans Survivors Webinar Series
Publisher(s):This three-part series from FORGE offers information on sheltering trans women, trans men, and non-binary survivors of intimate partner violence.
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December 2016
Inclusive Questions for Older Adults: A Practical Guide To Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Publisher(s): Written with suggestions, tips and practical ideas this guide will assist in your organization's path to asking fully inclusive questions to all of your clients.
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December 2016
Special Considerations for LGBTQ Immigrants
Publisher(s): LGBTQ immigrants enjoy the same rights under immigration law as all other non-citizens, but there are some areas where LGBTQ immigrants might face unique challenges. This document outlines some special considerations for LGBTQ immigrants, including visas for immigrant crime victims, asylum, and detention.
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December 2016
Sheltering Trans Men Webinar
Publisher(s): This 90-minute webinar uses three case studies to illustrate how placement decisions can be made. Includes a section on preventing and confronting bias.
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October 2016
Shelter Tipsheets
Publisher(s): This series of tip sheets from FORGE is designed to assist domestic violence shelters in making their programs trans-inclusive.
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October 2016
Building LGBTQ Responses Within the Austin, Texas Police Department
Publisher(s):Law enforcement’s response to intimate partner violence and sexual assault within LGBTQ communities is often unsatisfactory. This webinar from the Battered Women's Justice Project highlights a few cities' effort to build change from within the police, and how trusting relationships can create positive outcomes for LGBTQ communities.
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October 2016
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence Annual Report
Publisher(s): This annual report contains detailed demographic data on survivors and victims of violence, information on abusive partners, and data on police, medical, and other direct service responses to LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors. Reports dating back to 1998 can be found in the archives.
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September 2016
Questionable Questions About Transgender Identity
Publisher(s): This resource offers guidance on how to decide whether or not a particular question is appropriate to ask a transgender person. It also has answers to specific questions that many people have, as well as reasons why transgender people may be uncomfortable being asked these questions directly.
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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.
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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.