Sexual violence & individuals who identify as LGBTQ Resource List Below is a sampling of some resources available to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and questioning (LGBTQ). Many of the resources listed below provide links to other websites, reading lists, and newsletters for more information. Additional resources may be available within local and campus communities. Descriptions are adapted directly from their websites. Organizations DEAF QUEER RESOURCE CENTER www.deafqueer.org The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the deaf lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex and questioning communities. EQUALITY ADVOCATES 215-731-1447 / Toll Free: 866-LGBTQ-LAW (866-542-8529) [Hotline, available within PA only.] www.equalitypa.org Equality Advocates' mission is to advocate equality for individuals who identify as LGBTQ in Pennsylvania through direct legal services, education, and policy reform. FOR OURSELVES: REWORKING GENDER EXPRESSION (FORGE) 414-559-2123 www.forge-forward.org A national education, advocacy and support umbrella organization supporting female-to-male transsexuals and transgenderists, and others who were assigned female at birth but who have some level of masculine identification (FTM+s(1)) and Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies (SOFFAs). FORGE’s components and services include: A social support group, monthly meeting in Milwaukee, WI., for trans-masculine individuals and SOFFAs; Transgender Sexual Violence Project, serving transgender and SOFFA survivors of sexual violence and the providers who serve them; FORGE’s Transgender Aging Network (TAN) is an international network of people who serve, do research, training, or advocacy about, and/or are otherwise interested in transgender aging issues; Multiple listserves, including ElderTG, SV-support, FORGE announcements; Connectivity newsletter; Fact sheets and other publications; Training and consultation on issues of concern to the trans+/SOFFA communities. THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER NATIONAL HOTLINE Toll-free: 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564). This is not a 24-hour hotline. Provides telephone and email peer-counseling as well as factual information and local resources across the United States. All services are free and confidential. Callers of all ages can use the hotline for information about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information. Also, the organization maintains a resource database with over 18,000 listings including information on social and support groups, as well as gay-friendly religious organizations, sports leagues, student groups, and GLBT-friendly businesses including lawyers, doctors and various counseling professionals. GAY, LESBIAN AND STRAIGHT EDUCATION NETWORK (GLSEN) 212-727-0135 www.glsen.org GLSEN is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. Services include research briefs, policy and legislative action, and tools for community organizing. GAY MEN'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT (GMDVP) 617-354-6056, Hotline: 800-832-1901 www.gmdvp.org The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP) supports victims and survivors through education, advocacy and direct services. GMDVP serves men in relationships with men, regardless of how they identify and assists them in navigating through abusive relationships. GENDER EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY (GEA) www.gender.org? Directory of Transgender, Gender Queer, Intersex, and Cross-Dresser sites. GENDER PUBLIC ADVOCACY COALITION (GENDERPAC) 202-462-6610 www.gpac.org GenderPAC works to end discrimination and violence caused by gender stereotypes by changing public attitudes, educating elected officials and expanding legal rights. GenderPAC also promotes understanding of the connection between discrimination based on gender stereotypes and sex, sexual orientation, age, race and class. GENDERTALK www.gendertalk.com The home of the leading talk radio program on all issues of gender - and much more. Website includes resources, articles, blogs, book and video lists pertaining to gender identity. HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN (HRC) www.hrc.org As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues. Many publications on issues related to the LGBT community are available through the website. INTERSEX SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (ISNA) 206-633-6077 www.isna.org Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is a public awareness, education, and advocacy organization, which works to create a world free of shame, secrecy, and unwanted surgery for intersex people (individuals born with anatomy or physiology which differs from cultural ideals of male and female). Website provides links to support groups as well as FAQ’s. LAMBDA GLBT COMMUNITY SERVICES 206-600-4297, Hate Crime Assistance: 206-350-HATE www.lambda.org LAMBDA has led the effort to create an awareness of homophobia and its effects, and has worked to protect gays and lesbians, including youth, from discrimination and violence in homes, businesses, and schools through educational campaigns, non-discrimination leadership, and anti-violence efforts. LAMBDA's Anti-Violence Project (AVP) provides victim services to survivors of hate crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. AVP's services include crime prevention & education, a 24-hour bilingual (English-Spanish) hotline, peer-to-peer support groups, and accompaniment to and advocacy with police, the courts, and other service providers. All of AVP's services are free and confidential. MALESURVIVOR 800-738-4181 www.malesurvivor.org MaleSurvivor recognizes and respects the diversity of sexual abuse survivors and caregivers. Through its informational programs and services, MaleSurvivor helps the public and the media to recognize and understand sexual violence directed toward boys and men, and promotes community action to confront the issue, providing necessary intervention and prevention strategies. Information for both survivors and professionals is provided. THE NATIONAL COALITION OF ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS (NCAVP) 212-714-1184 / TTY: 212-714-1134 www.ncavp.org The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) addresses the pervasive problem of violence committed against and within LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities. NCAVP is a coalition of programs across the U.S that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBTQ and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization (visit the website for a list of programs by state). NCAVP supports existing anti-violence organizations and emerging local programs in their efforts to document and prevent such violence. Services include Education and Training, National Incident Monitoring and Reporting System (annual Hate Violence and Domestic Violence reports), and Violence Response Program. NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM LAW INSTITUTE (NCVLI) 1-888-768-6556 503-768-6819 http://law.lclark.edu/centers/national_crime_victim_law_institute/ The mission of the National Crime Victim Law Institute is to actively promote balance and fairness in the justice system through crime victim centered legal advocacy, education, and resource sharing. NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE (NGLTF) 202-393-5177 / TTY: 202-393-2284 www.ngltf.org The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the grassroots power of LGBTQ communities. NGLTF does this by training activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBTQ referenda and advance pro-LGBTQ legislation, building the organizational capacity of the movement, and generating research through their Policy Institute. THE NATIONAL ONLINE RESOURCE CENTERS ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAWnet) 800-537-2238 /TTY: 800-553-2508 www.vawnet.org The online resource for advocates working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence in the lives of women and their children. Information on public policy; intervention, prevention and response to violence against women; grants and funding; research and more. NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER (NSVRC) 717-909-0710 / TTY: 717-909-0715 / Toll Free: 877-739-3895 www.nsvrc.org facebook.com/nsvrc twitter.com/nsvrc Collaboration l Prevention l Resources Founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape in 2000, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) identifies, develops and disseminates resources regarding all aspects of sexual violence prevention and intervention. NSVRC activities include training and technical assistance, referrals, consultation, systems advocacy, resource library, capacity-building, integrating research findings with community-based projects, coordinating Sexual Assault Awareness Month, co-sponsoring national conferences and events, and web-based and social networking resources. NATIONAL TRANSGENDER ADVOCACY COALITION (NTAC) www.ntac.org NTAC works for the advancement of understanding and the attainment of full civil rights for all transgendered, intersexed and gender variant people in every aspect of society and actively and legally opposes discriminatory acts. THE NETWORK/LA RED 617-695-0877 / Hotline: 617-423-SAFE www.thenetworklared.org The Network/La Red has become a national resource and model for battered women's programs, batterer intervention programs, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender organizations beginning to address battering in lesbian, bisexual women, and transgender relationships. They take requests from individuals, groups, researchers, and media from all over the United States and around the world seeking technical assistance and information on battering in lesbian, bisexual women, and transgender communities. Services include hotlines in English and Spanish, Safe Home program, outreach/organizing and advocacy programs. PARENTS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF LESBIANS & GAYS (PFLAG) 202-467-8180 www.pflag.org A national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and almost 500 affiliates in the United States. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PARTNERS AGAINST HATE 202-452-8310 www.partnersagainsthate.org Partners Against Hate offers promising education and counteraction strategies for young people and the wide range of community-based professionals who work and interact with youth, including parents, law enforcement officials, educators, and community/business leaders. Services include: blueprints, activities, and tools to help adults teach children not to hate; training for educators, law enforcement officials and others in effective hate crime prevention and response techniques; Promising Programs Database. SURVIVOR PROJECT 503-288-3191 www.survivorproject.org Survivor Project exists to advocate for intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include informational materials, educational workshops, consultation, ongoing research, and referrals. THE TRANSGENDER AGING NETWORK (TAN) Telephone: 414-540-6456 www.forge-forward.org/TAN The Transgender Aging Network (TAN) exists to improve the lives of current and future trans/SOFFA (significant others, friends, family and allies) elders by identifying and promoting communication among and enhancing the work of researchers, service providers, educators, advocates, elders and others interested in trans/SOFFA aging issues; promoting awareness of concerns, issues, and realities of trans/SOFFA aging; advocating for policy changes to provide better access to respectful and appropriate treatment of trans/SOFFA elders; and providing communication channels through which trans/SOFFA elders can give and receive support and information. TAN also provides fee-based training and consultation services. VICTIM RIGHTS LAW CENTER Boston, MA: 617-399-6720 Portland, OR: 503-274-5477 www.victimrights.org The Victim Rights Law Center is Leading a New Response to Sexual Violence. Founded as the first law center in the nation dedicated solely to serving the legal needs of sexual assault victims, the Victim Rights Law Center is the leader in representing sexual assault victims’ legal rights within the civil context. We not only provide legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault to help rebuild their lives, but also promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim. Through an innovative model of community collaboration, we have created a network of allies (medical providers, counselors, lawyers) dedicated to improving legal services for rape victims. MORE ONLINE RESOURCES RELATED TO YOUTH WHO IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ: GROUNDSPARK MEDIA http://groundspark.org/ GroundSpark creates visionary films and dynamic educational campaigns that move individuals and communities to take action for a more just world. ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php/topics-issues/glbtq-issues.html?task=view Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. Advocates focuses its work on young people ages 14-25 in the U.S. and around the globe. NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY COALITION - http://www.nyacyouth.org/resources/lgbtqyouth.php The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is a social justice organization that advocates for and with young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) in an effort to end discrimination against these youth and to ensure their physical and emotional well-being. THE TREVOR PROJECT/ GLTBQ YOUTH SUICIDE HOTLINE http://www.thetrevorproject.org The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone. IT GETS BETTER http://www.itgetsbetter.org/ The website www.itgetsbetter.org is a place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It’s a place where our straight allies can visit and support their friends and family members. It’s a place where people can share their stories, take the It Gets Better Project pledge, watch videos of love and support, and seek help through the Trevor Project and GLSEN. MAKE IT BETTER http://makeitbetterproject.org/ The Make It Better Project gives youth the tools they need to make their schools better now! Through their website and YouTube channel, youth and adults can work together to make schools safer for LGBT youth right now. Columnist Dan Savage launched “It Gets Better,” a video message in response to recent youth suicides to tell LGBT youth that life gets better after high school. The Make It Better Project takes this one step further, giving youth the tools they need to make their lives better now. Contributions The NSVRC would like to thank Sarah Dawgert for contributing to this resource list. Sarah Dawgert, MSW, is a consultant to organizations working to empower communities and increase awareness of issues surrounding women’s health and wellness. Sarah has worked in the anti-poverty and anti-sexual violence movements since 1996. Prior to launching her current consulting firm, Sarah managed the education and volunteer programs at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. She also spent several years working with homeless and low income women and families in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. Sarah has trained and coordinated community educators, developed and implemented needs/strengths assessments for service organizations, and facilitated state certification trainings for rape crisis counselors. She has trained on a range of issues related to sexual violence, has spoken at national and local conferences, and has been cited and published in dozens of regional and national media outlets. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development from Boston College and a Masters of Social Work from Boston University. National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Pennsylvania colaition Against Rape 2012. All rights reserved. This document was supported by Cooperative Agreement #5VF1CE001751-03 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC This project is supported by Grant No. 2010-SW-AX-0019 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.