The training uses three non-emergency and non-crisis situations to discuss ways for police officers to effectively and politely interact with transgender individuals. In promoting best practices, the video defines three important terms: assigned sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. As the training outlines, understanding the terminology and the major…
Baltimore police routinely violated the constitutional rights of residents by conducting unlawful stops and using excessive force, according to the findings of a long-anticipated Justice Department probe to be released Wednesday. The practices overwhelmingly affected the city's black residents in low-income neighborhoods, according to the 163-page report. In often scathing…
The events of the summer of 2016 have spurred renewed dialogue and protests about the unequal treatment of people of color, particularly black and Latino people, in the U.S. criminal justice system. Now, a new report explores how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of color are treated in…
#LGBTQ+Spoofing — the practice of sending out fake caller ID information to disguise the caller’s real identity — is legal, so long as it’s not done to deceive or harm anyone. Reporters, victims of domestic abuse, human rights organizations, all legally use spoofing to protect their locations or sources. This…
Conference Topics Include: The Role of Law Enforcement and Clergy The Experience of Young Women and Girls The Role of Men's Ministries and Women's Ministries Addressing Issues Within the Church Regarding the LGBTQ and GNC Communities Faith Leaders: Developing and Implementing Prevention Policies Working With Young Men and Boys REGISTER HERE
A new unit in the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General will focus solely on complaints of retaliation against military members who report sexual assault, highlighting a commitment to end the double victimization of victims. In addition, this newly created team of seven investigators and a supervisor will directly handle…
This app takes advantage of the NNEDV Safety Net project’s more than 15 years of working on the intersection of technology abuse and violence against women, and who have provided expert advice, trainings, and consultation on this issue to thousands of survivors of abuse, victim service providers, and technology companies.…
At first glance, the wall of multicolored adhesive notes could be routine reminders or phone messages common in a busy work center in a high-rise office space. But this is no typical workplace, and the notes are anything but ordinary. Scrawled on the notes are simple yet profound messages of…
Creating a Process of Change for Christian Men Who Batter Training - Changing Men, Changing Lives September 26-28, 2016/Duluth, MN The topics covered will include: Culturally specific process for working with Christian men Understanding the theories that guide Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter Facilitating structured, interactive…
Imagine you’re a woman trying to extricate yourself from an abusive relationship, and your ex won’t leave you alone. The cops have been called to your apartment on more than one occasion. One night, he breaks into your apartment, smashing a window and causing some property damage. Another night, an…
