Prevention demands equity. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center developed this theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a call for racial equity and taking action to end injustice(s). Many of us know deep in our hearts that a more equitable and just world...
It’s April, which means it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). I know how important SAAM is to our work to prevent and respond to violence. There is also a part of me that dreads this and so many awareness months and days throughout the year. Every year there is...
Spending my work days tuned into the anti-trans legislation that’s being passed in states across the US can be exhausting. It’s difficult to balance the need to be informed and keep up with the latest developments, while also not becoming consumed by negativity and...
“My body image issues and my focus on my imperfections will never go away. They are so ingrained into my physique that it’s just a part of me now.” – Ryan Sallans. Ryan Sallans has been a vocal advocate for awareness around eating disorders in the trans...
Last week, I attended a webinar on rideshare safety for survivors of violence, hosted by NNEDV and Uber. Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft can be important resources for folks who need to access transportation, but may feel uncomfortable or unsafe using public...
Content: Discussion of suicide, depression, police involvement in responding to crisis. Trans and non-binary folks, and especially trans survivors of violence, often experience high levels of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and other mental health...
“Pride is community. All the pride that I have comes from the work I’ve done with others, uplifting others and being uplifted…” - Matías Anaya
[Image: On a pink background, various scraps of paper, a green branch, and a black and white butterfly cutout overlaid by typewriter text on green backgrounds. Text: “Pride is community. All the pride that I have comes from the work I’ve done with others, uplifting others and being uplifted. - Matías Anaya.” FORGE logo.] ... See MoreSee Less