The success of sexual violence services and prevention efforts within any specific population is highly dependent upon the organization and its staff members having the skills and knowledge needed to value and affirm all members of the community. 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.