For Service Providers
GBV Resources
For service providers, educators, healthcare providers, and anyone who would like to learn about GBV and how to be an affirming support for 2SLGBTQ people.
Our hope is that you’re interested in building up your knowledge and skills to create safer spaces, reflecting on personal bias, and addressing systems that harm 2SLGBTQ people.
Learning new things and unpacking former ways of thinking and acting is hard work.
We invite you to meet any confusion, fear, or discomfort you may experience as you learn with curiosity and compassion. Take time to celebrate your successes, and be kind to yourself as you move through your journey. We all start somewhere and there’s always more to learn!
This work is so important, so thank you for taking time to learn about how you can provide safer, more affirming care to 2SLGBTQ people. Your commitment to creating positive change is needed and appreciated. If you ever have questions, want to book training, or are seeking guidance, please reach out to us. We’re here to help.
Resource Library
Welcome to our resource library! Here you’ll find a curated list of resources, such as videos, articles, or guides, to assist you in becoming a more knowledgeable about 2SLGBTQ people and their experiences. If you’ve got a specific topic you’d like to learn more about, try using the search bar. You can also check out the dropdown Tags list, as all resources have been linked to a few tags. Make sure to check back regularly, as this library will continue to grow.
2SLGBTQ Survivor Infographics & WorkSheets
Are you 2SLGBTQ? Have you experienced gender based violence? Check out these infographics and worksheets to help you navigate through the harm.
Checklist for 2SLGBTQ Affirming Services & Events
Here's a checklist to review when offering 2SLGBTQ-affirming services and events. This document can assist your team in determining what you can do to reduce harm and be more affirming and safe for 2SLGBTQ people
Inclusive Washroom Resource
Here is a resource your organization can use to support inclusive, safer washrooms for 2SLGBTQ people. Accessing a washroom is a basic human need we all share, so let's make sure everyone feels safe and respected!
2SLGBTQ Survivor Guidebook: GBV & IPV
The 2SLGBTQ Survivor Guidebook is a resource for Two Spirit, Trans, and Queer people who have experienced violence and harm. This guidebook will provide information about what Gender Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence looks like in 2SLGBTQ relationships,...
2SLGBTQ Inclusive Intake Form Guide
Inclusive intake forms, surveys, and records are essential tools in ensuring all community members are included and represented. Have a look at our tips and samples for insight into how you can update your forms.
Our 2SLGBTQ Affirming Care Approach
The GBV Project Team developed the 2SLGBTQ Affirming Care Approach for service providers to better serve 2SLGBTQ people. Have a look and learn how you can provide more affirming, safer care!
What is Gender Based Violence?
What is Gender Based Violence? Learn about what GBV is, what it looks like, who it impacts, and more.
Providing an Affirming Referral
Service providers play a crucial role in connecting 2SLGBTQ people to appropriate supports. Learn the steps to providing an affirming referral for 2SLGBTQ people.
Navigating Pronouns
Pronouns are deeply personal and important! Learn about what pronouns are, why they are important, and how to ask for them in an affirming way.
Creating Change in Your Organization
In order to serve 2SLGBTQ people more effectively, the systems we work within need to change to be more inclusive. Here are a few strategies to address organizational change.