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There are a wealth of programs, strengths, and best practices for working with LGBTQ communities and serving survivors of sexual violence who identify as LGBTQ. This list offers some of those materials, organized alphabetically and by focus area. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date

This research brief explores the prevalence of sexual violence against individuals and communities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ). Studies between 2006 and 2011 are covered and examine sexual violence against victims who identify as LGBTQ in the form of hate or bias-motivated crimes, intimate partner violence, childhood sexual abuse, and adult sexual assault. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date 2012

The articles, reports, and films listed in the Bibliography Cover bibliography explore sexual violence against individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) from a variety of angles, including lifetime sexual victimization, intimate partner violence, sexual violence as hate/bias crimes, and service provisions for survivors. It lists articles that dispel common myths about individuals who identify as LGBTQ and sexual violence. This resource is part of the Information Packet on Sexual Violence & Those Who Identify as LGBTQ. Publish Date

This Special Collection provides resources for anti-violence programs to increase their capacity to engage men and boys in their work to end violence against women. The collection explores the social construction of masculinity and the impact that pro-feminist men can have on advancing the anti-violence movement. Publish Date 2012

This information packet provides guidance to prevention practitioners at local, state, tribal, territory, and national organizations to work more effectively toward the goal of eliminating sexual violence in their communities. There are six elements to the packet: Resource Packet: Intro   Qualities and Abilities of Effective and Confident Prevention Practitioners   Core competencies for sexual violence prevention practitioners   Strategies for integrating prevention into organizational operations   Guidance for hiring, training, and supporting community prevention practitioners   Sample

This resource outlines the preferred skill set of a Prevention Specialist & Community Organizer. It is part of Finding the Perfect Shade of Change: Resources for Sexual Violence Preventionists Creating Safe and Healthy Communities, an information packet of prevention resources. Publish Date 2012

The qualities and abilities of a prevention practitioner are connected to the successful implementation of prevention programming. This resource is designed to provide a potential model for the outreach, interviewing, and hiring process. It is part of Finding the Perfect Shade of Change: Resources for Sexual Violence Preventionists Creating Safe and Healthy Communities, an information packet of prevention resources. Publish Date 2012

Preventing sexual violence takes more than the energy, commitment, and time of prevention practitioners – it is a movement-wide initiative that requires thoughtful and intentional action by everyone. When prevention is integrated into an agency’s vision and culture, it can be sustained and continue to grow in innovation over time. This resource outlines how organizational commitment to prevention will help with the movement-wide paradigm shift toward effective prevention. It is part of Finding the Perfect Shade of Change: Resources for Sexual Violence Preventionists Creating Safe and Healthy

The importance of identifying core competencies among staff has cut across numerous fields of practice. This resource summarizes findings from focus groups – facilitated by NSVRC in an effort to identify core skills and qualities of effective prevention practitioners – and identifies areas for further exploration. It is part of Finding the Perfect Shade of Change: Resources for Sexual Violence Preventionists Creating Safe and Healthy Communities, an information packet of prevention resources. Publish Date 2012

Because effective prevention is rooted in changing social norms that support sexual violence, the qualities and abilities of effective prevention practitioners are informed by a deeply rooted commitment to valuing equality and respect. With this said, this resource helps place these qualities and abilities in context. It is part of Finding the Perfect Shade of Change: Resources for Sexual Violence Preventionists Creating Safe and Healthy Communities, an information packet of prevention resources. Publish Date 2012