Deaf Awareness Month: Reflecting On Audist Barriers in the Sexual Violence Field
Halle Nelson
Tue, 09/20/2022
The first American school to teach American Sign Language (ASL) was the Hartford-based Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons in 1817 (renamed the American School for the Deaf). While the focus on educating persons with disabilities was groundbreaking at the time, it is clear from the institution’s name alone that there was an implicit, audist prejudice in its perception and approach to its students.
Resources and Support for Transgender Survivors
JL Heinze
Fri, 11/19/2021
This list aims to provide a comprehensive array of contacts, support resources, and recommended materials which members of the transgender community and their allies may find helpful.
Confronting Biphobia: A Blog Series on Understanding the Unique Needs of Bi+ Survivors
Biphobia, or the fear or rejection of Bi+ identities and people, has been pervasive throughout history and is still present today.
Bi+ Resources and Unmet Need
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The Bi+ community has struggled to be seen both as part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum and a community of its own kind, particular to itself. As a result, Bi+ specific resources are less common than resources for other LGBTQ+ communities. Despite this, there has been a growing awareness of the unique needs of the Bi+ community.
Guides & Publications
Disparities in Bi+ Health and Sexual Violence
JL Heinze
Wed, 09/22/2021
*This blog covers issues of sexual violence, self harm, and discrimination and may be triggering for some readers.
Sexual Violence Statistics
Bi+ Issues in Society
JL Heinze
Wed, 09/22/2021
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The Bi+ community has faced and continues to face adversity and difficulty in being recognized and respected.
Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy
JL Heinze
Mon, 03/29/2021
FORGE outlines a comprehensive strategy guide for approaching therapy in the Transgender community. "Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy" cover resiliency exercises, self healing strategies, and essential information to help Transgender survivors access therapy and other resources.
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