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“Notions of identity carry complex political, social, and familial meanings. The following terms are defined for clarity only and not to force anyone into a particular regional and ethnic grouping. Self-identification is appropriately a matter of individual decision.”
“To help make it easier for schools to prevent, assess, intervene in, and respond to suicidal behavior, The Trevor Project has collaborated to create a Model School District Policy for Suicide Prevention.”
“Included are important resources to assist advocates in their efforts to engage in enhanced safety planning, help survivors access important immigration remedies, support systems advocacy efforts, and other useful websites.”
“Many cultural considerations can hinder healing for Black women survivors: the burdensome expectation of strong Black womanhood; the power of the Black church; the desire to shield Black men; and the lack of self-care examples are all real dynamics Black women survivors endure.”
“The guide includes: The difference between sex and gender. Basics of gender — identity, expression, and perception. Forms of address that show respect (names, pronouns, honorifics). Helpful tips to increase understanding. Common mistakes and what to do if you’ve made one.”
“The purpose of this training bulletin is to make the case for the importance of suspect examinations, to explore some of the reasons why they often are not done, and to provide concrete recommendations for overcoming these barriers.”
“Our guide on “How to Support Bisexual Youth: Ways to Care for Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Queer Youth Who are Attracted to More than One Gender” is an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics and best practices for supporting the bisexual youth in your life.”
“This report discusses…barriers survivors encounter when trying to access public benefits programs, cross-sector collaboration and systems-level advocacy, and possible legislative changes to these critical programs.”
This resource reviews what financial abuse is, what a healthy financial relationship looks like, safety and finances, protection orders, and other considerations.
“Patchwork offers a glimpse into the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at the local, state, tribal, and national levels.”
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