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Enhancing Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Guide to Inclusivity

This presentation addresses the crucial need for inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community when responding to sexual violence. It provides valuable insights into creating safe environments, understanding the unique challenges faced by transgender survivors, and employing affirmative language. Attendees will learn effective strategies for advocacy, affirming identities, and how to support queer survivors better. With statistics highlighting the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ individuals, this guide aims to empower allies, promote inclusive practices, and foster a culture of respect and understanding.

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Enhancing Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Guide to Inclusivity

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  1. Responding to Sexual Violence within the LGBTQ+ Community: Tips, Tidbits, and other Takeaways for Promoting an Inclusive Environment

  2. Introductions • Introduce yourself to 2 people near you: • Name, pronouns, job title, where you are from. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

  3. Introductions What departments/areas do you work for? Law Enforcement • Non-Profit/Community Organization Higher Education: LGBTQ Professional Higher Education: Title IX Professional Higher Education: Student Affairs Other: You tell us! This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

  4. Introductions Let's check in to see where everyone is at. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

  5. Our Presenters Our Presenters

  6. Overview of Today's Presentation

  7. Ground Rules • Be open to new ideas • Respect others • Assume best intentions • There are no “wrong” questions • Any suggestions? Ask any questions as they come up.

  8. The Basics:

  9. “Gender is who you go to bed as.Sexual orientation is who you go to bed with.”

  10. What is Title IX?

  11. 75% of transgender youth feel unsafe in schools (GLSEN) 1 in 3 transgender youth reported attempting suicide in the past year (Trevor Project) 13.5: The average age that transgender youth in New York become homeless. Kahoot It! Impact:Why are we here?

  12. Transgender Survivors Deep Dive

  13. Alarming Statistics Cook-Daniels, L. & Munson, M. (2016). A guide for partners and loved ones of transgender sexual violence survivors. Milwaukee, WI: Forge.

  14. Trans Concerns & Sexual Violence • Anti-trans abuse or sexual abuse? • Cause and effect • Body dysphoria • Not being believed or minimized • It’s a small world! • Meeting complex needs in a basic system • Intersectionality Forensic Exams with Transgender Sexual Assault Survivors Webinar. https://youtu.be/ABfpSU2DJig

  15. Supporting Trans Survivors • Prepare! Go to Forge-forward.org • Advocate • Talk about it!

  16. how to better support queer survivors: • Inclusive language • Definitions of sexual assault • Transphobic language • Being mindful of body parts • Avoiding heteronormative approaches to SIV

  17. Inclusivity: Being an Active Ally • Be visible • Put up a rainbow flag, we accept you posters, etc • Show up • Campus/Local LGBTQ Center • Safe Zone Trainings • LGBTQ Clubs/Events • Parade • Continue learning!

  18. Inclusivity: Being an Active Ally • Affirmative Language • Gender Inclusive Language • Avoid binarist gender terminology • Provide gender inclusive options • Intentional use of Pronouns • Introduce yourself with pronouns • Ask others how they wish to be honored • Include your pronouns on websites, email signature, business cards, syllabi, forms…

  19. Reflection: “Queer-ify” your Work • Physical Space/Office • Websites • Publications/Forms • Events • Representation • Actions of the organization

  20. Things to advocate for in your organization: • Mission statements/anti-harassment policies that include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. • Chosen name/pronouns on intake forms etc. • Be specific about inclusivty to the LGBTQ+ Community in outreach

  21. Panel Presentation

  22. Take Away Activities

  23. Contact Information: Emma Morcone morconee@newpaltz.edu Kelly Clark clarkk@binghamton.edu Emily Phelps Emily.Phelps@oneonta.edu Chris Tanaka chris.tanaka@stonybrook.edu

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