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Resource List: Sexual violence and individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Ali Mailen Perrotto
Thu, 09/20/2012
There are a wealth of programs, strengths, 
and best practices for working with LGBTQ communities and serving survivors of sexual violence who identify as LGBTQ. This list offers some of those materials, organized alphabetically and by focus area.
Research Brief: Sexual violence and individuals who identify as LGBTQ
This research brief explores the 
prevalence of sexual violence against individuals and communities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ).
Annotated Bibliography: Sexual violence and individuals who identify as LGBTQ
The articles, reports, and films listed in the
Supporting Crime Victims With Disabilities Curriculum
Crime victims with disabilities may face challenges that other victims do not face, such as the ability to access services or communicate with advocates. Supporting Crime Victims With Disabilities, a new training curriculum, focuses on recognizing and addressing these challenges so that all victims with disabilities receive the support and assistance they need. (OVC) Downloadable training materials for presenters who are providing training is available.
Promoting equality for LGBTQ communities is central to sexual violence prevention
This statement discusses promoting equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) communities as a central component to sexual violence prevention.
Publish Date
2012
Frequently Asked Questions about LGBTQ Language
This resource was created using questions and comments from individuals in the anti-sexual violence movement. It addresses commonly asked questions related to language used when working with, reaching out to, and establishing affirming spaces for individuals who identify as LGBTQ. Responses and guidance were provided by practitioners working to further the LGBQT movements.
Yon Je Louvri: Reducing Vulnerability to Sexual Violence in Haiti’s IDP Camps
This report presents findings on the intersections between food access, water, sanitation, housing and the incidence of sexual violence in camps for displaced persons outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It also provides recommendations for action to improve access to basic needs and prevent sexual violence.
Publish Date
2012
Strong Foundation for Healing: Shelter & Sexual Violence
Sexual assault is a most intimate crime, and when it happens in our most intimate sanctuaries—our homes—the trauma is devastating and difficult to escape. Healing from sexual violence can only happen on a foundation of safety and safety starts with home. In this paper, we will consider issues and advocacy related to emergency shelter and longer-term housing for sexual violence survivors.
Publish Date
2011