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The following documents discuss the relationship between sexual violence and human trafficking, including, but not limited to, sex trafficking. This annotated bibliography features articles and reports on the impact of trafficking-related violence on victims’ health, the role of armed conflict and military presence in trafficking, and minors as a special population of trafficking victims. This annotated bibliography is part of the Assisting Trafficking Victims Information Packet. View the full packet or other publications included in this packet. Publish Date October 2012

Sexual violence & individuals who identify as LGBTQ is an information packet containing nearly a dozen resources focused on serving, engaging, and collaborating with individuals and communities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer or questioning (LGBTQ). The packet contains resources to support counselors, advocates, preventionists, technical assistance providers, and allied professionals committed to affirming all individuals and communities. The goals of this packet are to provide resources that will both strengthen work already being done, as well

The 2012 Fall-Winter edition of The Resource offers articles and insights on major events, like the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the Sandusky Case, and this year's Gail Burns-Smith Award winner. It also highlights great work happening across the movement, from the global initiative to end street harassment to promoting healthy sexuality in religious institutions.  Publish Date September 2012

Preventionists and advocates in the anti-sexual violence movement can reduce violence in our communities by changing norms, beliefs, and behaviors in our culture. The purpose of the guide is to provide information to state and community-based sexual violence prevention educators and practitioners on preventing sexual violence against individuals who identify as LGBTQ. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date 2012

The risk for bullying and Youth Cover harassment is very high for youth who identify as LGBTQ.  This short resource offers background on research and information regarding abuse against young people in school and community environments. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date 2012

Building accessible and competent programs and services requires a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. This guide is designed in hopes of assisting organizations in providing programs and services that are shaped by the strengths, needs, and experiences of LGBTQ communities. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date 2012

Language is powerful in all anti-sexual violence work. This resource offers some terms and language for individuals engaging in discussions on gender, sexuality, and sexual violence. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date

Discrimination and hate crimes against individuals who identify as LGBTQ persist in our homes, communities, workplaces, and social institutions. This resource gives a broader picture of the many ways attitudes and norms create unsafe spaces for people who identify as LGBTQ. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date 2012

The political, social, and cultural environment of homophobia in U.S. culture contributes to violence against people who identify as, or are identified as, LGBTQ.  This special resource outlines recent laws concerning hate and bias-motivated crimes in the U.S. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date 2012

This resource outlines steps organizations can take to build capacity for engaging LGBTQ communities, facilitating prevention efforts with LGBTQ communities, and providing services to survivors who identify as LGBTQ. There are also areas for consideration and activities to help organizations move even further toward a more inclusive, affirming agency. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ.     Publish Date 2012