NSVRC & PCAR Joint Statement on the Murder Conviction of Derek Chauvin
We once again affirm racial justice is critical to our work and all efforts to address and end sexual violence.
Why the Derek Chauvin Trial Matters
Our work is about the dream of a society where everyone can be free from violence. Police-perpetrated murder of people of color destroys that dream.
Four Ways We Can Build Safe Online Spaces Infographic
Learn how to practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content or behaviors, and ensure that online spaces — whether they be workspaces, classrooms, social media platforms, or otherwise — are respectful and safe.
Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy
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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COVID-19 and Health Equity Podcast Series
Check out this roundup of each episode in our COVID-19 and Health Equity podcast series.
Sexual Assault, Housing and HUD Funding: A Webinar for State and Territory Sexual Assault Coalitions
Sexual assault, abuse, and harassment can be risk factors for homelessness, and homelessness is a risk factor for experiencing rape or sexual assault. Both sexual violence and homelessness are the result of historical and structural oppression, with Black individuals, other people of color, and Indigenous individuals experiencing both homelessness and sexual violence at much higher rates. This webinar will dig into how sexual violence coalitions could use Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to benefit sexual violence survivors.
The National Center for Transgender Equality: Important Resources on Covid-19
The National Center for Transgender Equality has released a list of important resources relating to COVID-19 and the transgender community.
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Transgender and Non-Binary Community
Julie Woulfe and Melina Wald explore the ways in which the Transgender and Non-Binary (TGNB) community have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released "LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19", which demonstrates the disparities in rates of intimate partner violence between LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ communities, shows how these rates are likely to increase during COVID-19 and offers solutions to address these rising rates of violence.
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50 Obstacles to Leaving
Leaving is not easy. On average, it takes a victim seven times to leave before staying away for good. Exiting the relationship is most unsafe time for a victim. As the abuser senses that they’re losing power, they will often act in dangerous ways to regain control over their victim.