FORGE presents a series of events focused on exploring the implications of sexual violence within the transgender community. Through an in-depth survey and interactive community dialogue, we will develop protocols for providers to treat transgender/SOFFA (Significant Other, Friends, Family and Allies) clients more effectively and sensitively, and develop resources for transgender/SOFFA survivors of sexual violence (including secondary, indirect victims).

Take the Survey

Now through November

Spend a few minutes completing a survey focused on personal experience with sexual violenve and the services you received (or didn’t) following the traumatic event(s). Request a paper copy of the survey by the contacting us (corner box for address) or take the survey online at www.forge-forward.org/transviolence/survey.php

 

Watch the Movie

October 15, 2004
7:00—10:00pm

Come to the LGBT Community Center (315 Court Street in Milwaukee) to view Boys Don’t Cry — a film detailing the life of Brandon Teena, a young trans-masculine person who was sexually assaulted and murdered in Nebraska. We anticipate a lively, personal and sensitive discussion following the film screening.

 

Share your Experience

November 12, 2004
7:00—10:00pm

Join us at the LGBT Community Center (315 Court Street in Milwaukee) for a deeply moving evening of conversation. The Community Dialogue will be sensitively facilitated, focusing on professional services received and other support services accessed by transgender people and SOFFAs following a sexual violence experience.

 

See the Results

January 2005+

Your stories and experiences make a difference. Results of the survey and community dialogue will be compiled and analyzed to create a report reviewing the data, as well as creating resources for survivors and guidelines for professionals to serve the transgender community more sensitively and effectively. Results will be available at www.forge-forward.org.