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Moving from the Mainstream to the Margins: Lessons in Culture and Power
Ruby White Starr - 2018This article highlights the ways in which power is conceptualized, activated, and institutionalized in American culture. Drawing from research and the author’s experience within mainstream and culturally-specific organizations in the violence against women field, this... Read More
New York (NY) State Health Department Letter on Non-Fatal Strangulation
New York State Department of Health - 2018This is a letter from the New York State Department of Health discussing the seriousness of non-fatal strangulation in their state and across the country. Released in November 2018. Read More
Let’s Talk About Pronouns
Strength United - 2018Strength United provides guideposts to better support and serve the LGBTQIA+ community by identifying what pronouns are, why they are important, and how to ask about a person's pronouns. Specifically, this two-page document highlights that it... Read More
How to Talk About Transgender People
Strength United - 2018Strength United identifies four ways to be more culturally responsive when talking about transgender people: (1) always use the current names of trans people, (2) when possible, ask people about their pronouns, (3) do not... Read More
How Counselors Can Support LGBTQIA+ Clients
Strength United - 2018Strength United uses the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to identify five concrete steps for counselors to better support LGBTQIA+ clients. This two-page document highlights what it means to Practice Using Pronouns, Refer to Local Safe Spaces, Implement... Read More