FORGE offers trans/non-binary survivors and loved ones many trans- and sexual assault-specific resources. Most are housed on our main website, www.forge-forward.org. Here are links to some of the most relevant sections and directories:
- Providers’ directory: This searchable database is national in scope and includes therapists, physicians, LGBT anti-violence programs, and transgender support groups: http://forge-forward.org/directories/
- Survivors’ publications: We have created a series of free, downloadable self-help guides for trans survivors, partners and friends, and transgender support group facilitators. We also have a safety planning tool, information about trans survivors’ rights to receive services, and much more that you might find of interest: http://forge-forward.org/anti-violence/for-survivors/guides-for-survivors/
- Providers’ trainings: If you are seeking help from a service provider who needs more information about working with transgender and non-binary people and/or working with survivors of sexual (and other types of) violence, direct them to our archive of 50+ hours of free trainings: http://forge-forward.org/trainings-events/recorded-webinars/
- Providers’ publications: In addition to our training webinars, we also have many free, downloadable publications written specifically for various types of professionals. Your provider can find them in the following section: http://forge-forward.org/publications-resources/anti-violence-publications/
- Connecting with other survivors: If you would like to connect with other trans or non-binary sexual assault survivors or loved ones, FORGE suggests you join our confidential email listserv. You can find out how here: http://forge-forward.org/anti-violence/for-survivors/survivors-listserv/ You may also want to check out our trans survivors Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/transsurvivors/