In this episode Delia discusses how the LGBTQ-IA community is affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse, we also discuss reporting barriers, survivor supporting tips and resources.

Resources:

• National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs:A coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization. Site has a list of local anti-violence programs and publications. Hotline: 212-714-1141/1124

• The Trevor Project:Help and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.
Hotline: 1-866.488.7386

• LGBT National Hotline:Call center that refers to over 15,000 resources across the country that support LGBTQ individuals. Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743

• Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling: Directory of LGBT-friendly mental health specialists across the United States. Specialists listed are verified members of AGLBTIC, a division of the American Counseling Association.

• FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression): Home to the Transgender Sexual Violence Project. Provides services and publishes research for transgender persons experiencing violence and their loved ones

• National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: A network of mental health professionals who identify as queer or trans therapists of color, and seek to support their community through increased access to mental health services. In addition to providing a directory of queer and trans therapists of color across the country, they also operate the Mental Health Fund, which can support survivors in getting care that they may otherwise be unable to afford

• The Network/La Red- serves LGBTQ, poly, BDSM survivors of abuse 617-742-4911