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Guide for Transformative Prevention Programming: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Guide for Transformative Prevention Programming: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide provides information to state and community-based sexual violence prevention educations and practitioners on preventing sexual violence against individuals who identify as LGBTQ. More >
Guide for Transformative Prevention Programming: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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The Impact of Discrimination: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
The Impact of Discrimination: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide outlines how individuals who identify as LGBTQ are marginalized in mainstream American society as well as the social impacts of homophobia and heterosexism. More >
The Impact of Discrimination: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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The Process of Coming Out: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
The Process of Coming Out: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide outlines the emotions surrounding the decision to come out, the opportunities and risks associated with coming out, and the relationship between sexual violence and coming out. More >
The Process of Coming Out: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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Sexual Harassment & Bully of Youth: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Sexual Harassment & Bully of Youth: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide explains the impact of peer harassment and violence against youth who identify as LGBTQ, gives statistics, and provides resources for LGBTQ youth and young adults. More >
Sexual Harassment & Bully of Youth: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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Talking about Gender & Sexuality: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Talking about Gender & Sexuality: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide defines critical concepts of sex, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, intending to educate others on language and create a safe and inclusive environment. More >
Talking about Gender & Sexuality: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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Research Brief: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Research Brief: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This research brief reviews publications examining sexual violence against victims who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ). More >
Research Brief: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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Creating Inclusive Agencies: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Creating Inclusive Agencies: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide is meant to help organizations assess their current capacity to serve the LGBTQ communities as well as an aid in building individual and organizational capacity. More >
Creating Inclusive Agencies: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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Hate & Bias-Motivated Crimes: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
Hate & Bias-Motivated Crimes: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ
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This guide details federal and state hate crimes legislation and discusses current anti-violence projects and programs. More >
Hate & Bias-Motivated Crimes: Sexual Violence & Individuals who identify as LGBTQ

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Institutional Sexual Assault: Act 61 of 2022 Factsheet
Institutional Sexual Assault: Act 61 of 2022 Factsheet
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Signed into law on July 11, 2022 by Governor Wolf, Act 61 of 2022 seeks to better protect care-dependent adults—such as adults with disabilities and older adults—from institutional sexual assault by caregivers. More >
Institutional Sexual Assault: Act 61 of 2022 Factsheet

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Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act 2022 Amendment
Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act 2022 Amendment
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Signed into law by Governor Wolf on July 11, 2022, Act 70 of 2022 took effect September 9, 2022 and will enable victims to access their right to have forensic evidence collected and tested anonymously and will enable the Commonwealth to take the next important step in establishing a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence. More >
Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act 2022 Amendment

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Lindsey's Law Factsheet: Act 75 of 2022
Lindsey's Law Factsheet: Act 75 of 2022
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In the summer of 2022, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed HB 2271, or Lindsey’s Law (K. Tomlinson). This is an overview of the new law, which enhances sentencing in cases of sexual extortion where the victim suffers serious bodily injury due to a suicide attempt or dies by suicide after being extorted. More >
Lindsey's Law Factsheet: Act 75 of 2022

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Reproductive Healthcare - PCAR Position Statement
Reproductive Healthcare - PCAR Position Statement
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PCAR Position Statement: We believe in every person’s right to make private healthcare choices that affect their bodies, safety, and lives—without governmental intrusion or barriers. More >
Reproductive Healthcare - PCAR Position Statement

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