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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11Law Enforcement and the Transgender Community - CRS Roll Call Training Video
Publication Date: 2016
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This roll call training video, narrated by Brett Parson, features scenarios of three of the most common ways police officers encounter members of the transgender community and provides information, tools, and techniques to help ensure your interactions with them are mutually respectful and professional.
Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
Publication Date: 2014
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This guide provides an enhanced understanding of transgender-related issues, professionals and providers who serve victims of sexual assault can be sources of support and care for all victims, including individuals in this high-risk population.
Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students
Publication Date: 2016
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Many transgender students (i.e., students whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth) report feeling unsafe and experiencing verbal and physical harassment or assault in school, and these students may perform worse academically when they are harassed. School administrators, educators, students, and parents are asking questions about how to support transgender… (read more)
Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
Many transgender students (i.e., students whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth) report feeling unsafe and experiencing verbal and physical harassment or assault in school, and these students may perform worse academically when they are harassed. School administrators, educators, students, and parents are asking questions about how to support transgender… (read more)
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: A Roundtable Discussion
Publication Date: 2016
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In August 2015, law enforcement executives and officers, crime victim advocates, academics, and other subject matter experts convened to discuss a draft of the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault… (read more)
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Publication Date: 2015
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This guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) is designed to help law enforcement agencies prevent gender bias in their response to sexual assault and domestic violence, highlighting the need for clear policies, robust training and responsive accountability systems. This document is intended to reflect and further DOJ's partnership with the police leaders, line officers and detectives who… (read more)
Dear Colleague Letter Transgender Students
Publication Date: 2016
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Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations prohibit sex discrimination in educational programs and… (read more)
Dear Colleague Letter Transgender Students
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations prohibit sex discrimination in educational programs and… (read more)
Understanding Stalking Dynamics and Implications for Transgender Individuals and Communities
Publication Date: 2014
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Rebecca Dreke, Deputy Director of the Stalking Resource Center, provides foundational information on stalking, including common stalking dynamics, the impact on victims, and how victim service providers can better assist transgender victims and survivors of stalking. Webinar participants are offered practical tools on safety planning and threat assessment as well as other examples to support them… (read more)
Understanding Stalking Dynamics and Implications for Transgender Individuals and Communities
Publication Date: 2014
Abstract:
Rebecca Dreke, Deputy Director of the Stalking Resource Center, provides foundational information on stalking, including common stalking dynamics, the impact on victims, and how victim service providers can better assist transgender victims and survivors of stalking. Webinar participants are offered practical tools on safety planning and threat assessment as well as other examples to support them… (read more)
Responding to Sexual Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities: Law Enforcement Strategies and Considerations
Publication Date: 2017
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Sexual violence perpetrated against individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and queer (LGBTQ+) warrants the full attention of law enforcement agencies. It is imperative that law enforcement agencies strive to build strong relationships with leaders and members of LGBTQ+ communities and implement effective strategies department wide through agency mission,… (read more)