This fast-paced training will encourage participants to expand their transgender vocabulary and conceptual framework(s), specifically in how they apply to transgender and gender non-conforming survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Attendees will increase their ability to fluidly and respectfully interact with and serve trans survivors and loved ones. Topics will include prevalence rates, barriers to accessing services, and unique issues facing both trans survivors and service providers. Specific attention will focus on the complex needs surrounding shelter, as well as the challenges and opportunities of rural service delivery with trans survivors. Participants will gain a deeper conceptual understanding of the challenges trans survivors face; how providers and systems can work to lower barriers to service and improve effective services to trans survivors and loved ones.
Objectives:
- Expand transgender vocabulary and conceptual framework.
- Deepen understanding of prevalence rates and barriers to accessing care for transgender survivors.
- List at least three ways of improving service delivery to transgender survivors.
Sexual assault survivors derive many benefits from participating in support groups. Unfortunately, current widespread practices of holding only single-gender support groups deprive many transgender, non-binary, and male survivors of opportunities to benefit from these core services.
FORGE surveyed and interviewed dozens of facilitators to identify concerns about all-gender groups and, most importantly, how experienced facilitators have effectively countered them. This webinar highlights this invaluable expertise so that more advocates can be part of the solution, extending support group services to many more survivors.