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Sexual Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Queer (LGBTIQ) Communities

The select resources and research in this special collection illustrates the LGBTIQ communities’ experiences with sexual violence within the US. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society.

Housing & Sexual Violence Research Brief

This research brief explores the relationship between housing issues, homelessness, and sexual violence. The research reviewed indicates th Housing & Sexual Violence Research Brief Cover at residents of subsidized housing and people who are homeless experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence.

For more information on this topic, see our Survey of Advocates and the online resouce collection on the relation between housing and sexual violence.

Rural Resources Collection

The following collection of resources provides a grounding for the most relevant information available online about and for rural communities as they build more effective responses to sexual violence.

Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit

The Existe Ayuda Toolkit provides a variety of resources and information to help service providers in working with spanish-speaking populations. This project aims to increase cultural competence and accessibility of services. The glossaries, presentations, and tools available on this site should assist both spanish-speaking and non-spanish-speaking advocates to provide information, services, and referrals to Latin@s impacted by sexual violence.

Competencies Needed by Health Professionals for Addressing Exposure to Violence and Abuse In Patient Care

This publication is provided as a starting point for professional organizations and educational institutions to prepare their helping professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and beyond, to develop the skills and competencies needed to meet the needs of individuals who may have experienced abuse and violence.

The Costs and Consequences of Sexual Violence and Cost-Effective Solutions

This resource is a two page fact sheet produced by NAESV on the costs and consequences of sexual violence. It includes a general overview of findings from research on the topic, the cost benefits of early intervention, costs for funding sexual assault services, and cost-effective solutions.

The CDC Injury Center Prevents Teen Dating Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Sexual Violence

A one page fact sheet on the prevention on teen dating violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence. This resource discusses the prevalence of these types of violence as a public health issue that is preventable. It also discusses some current initiatives and plans for the future.

Link to publication.

Strengthening Military-Civilian Community Partnerships to Respond to Sexual Assault

This curriculum was developed by PCAR with the intention of educating community based sexual assault service providers on how they can establish a collaborative, working relationship with military installations at the local level.

The resources include:

Facilitator's Guide

Participant's Workbook

DoD Factsheet on the curriculum

"Losing Control" Podcast

In addition, 8 presentation modules are available for download:

Module 1: Strengthening Military-Civilian Partnerships to Respond to Sexual Assault

Module 2: Military 101

Module 3: Response to Sexual Assault

Module 4: Confidentiality and Reporting Options

Module 5: Unique Issues for Sexual Assault in the Military

Module 6: Military Justice Process

Module 7: Special Considerations

Module 8: Steps Towards Successful Collaboration

Highlight: Teen Dating Violence

NCJRS collected and highlighted a list of resources and publications on teen dating violence in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This page provides links to lists of resources and publications.

Setting the Stage: Strategies for Supporting LGBTIQ Survivors

The Winter 2010 edition of WCSAP's newsletter focuses on working with LGBTIQ survivors. Articles focus on creating safe space, interrupting problematic language, and SANE protocol for working individuals who identify as LGBTIQ.

Access: Setting the Stage: Strategies for Supporting LGBTIQ Survivors

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