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Part 1 - Eating Disorder Treatment for Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Intersex Survivors of Sexual Violence
NSVRC spoke with FEDUP to discuss the gaps in eating disorder treatment for survivors who are gender minorities.
The Resource: Sexual Violence and Sexual Health Outside the Gender Binary
Halle Nelson
Tue, 01/14/2025
NSVRC is committed to continuing the ongoing conversation about gender equity in the sexual violence prevention movement, especially as it relates to gender minorities. For the theme of this issue of The Resource, we emphasize that the systemic, social, and interpersonal oppression against transgender, non-binary, intersex, and other gender minorities have the direct consequence of increased risk of sexual violence and poor sexual health for these communities. Health equity is very much a part of our movement, and it is up to us to help bring everyone to the table to ensure good health and physical safety is achievable for all.
New LGBTQ Resources for Service Providers
In 2012, NSVRC developed an information packet of materials for service providers working with the LGBTQ+ community. These resources were well-received and widely used by the field for many years. In 2023, NSVRC staff began talking with key partners about the current needs of LGBTQ+ community members and felt it was time to update our resources.
Transformative Prevention Programming: Sexual violence prevention in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+) communities
This guide provides information to state and community-based sexual violence prevention educators and practitioners on preventing sexual violence against individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
Creating Inclusive Agencies: Assessing Organizational Readiness & Capacity for Engaging LGBTQ+ Communities
Before reaching out to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) communities, or trying to implement prevention strategies or survivor services, organizations should first assess their current organizational and individual capacity to appropriately engage with LGBTQ+ people in affirming ways.
Deaf Awareness Month: Reflecting On Audist Barriers in the Sexual Violence Field
The first American school to teach American Sign Language (ASL) was the Hartford-based Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons in 1817 (renamed the American School for the Deaf). While the focus on educating persons with disabilities was groundbreaking at the time, it is clear from the institution’s name alone that there was an implicit, audist prejudice in its perception and approach to its students.
Resources and Support for Transgender Survivors
This list aims to provide a comprehensive array of contacts, support resources, and recommended materials which members of the transgender community and their allies may find helpful.
Confronting Biphobia: A Blog Series on Understanding the Unique Needs of Bi+ Survivors
Biphobia, or the fear or rejection of Bi+ identities and people, has been pervasive throughout history and is still present today.