GAGV Applauds New Passport Policy on Gender Change
Thursday, 10 June 2010 15:03
From the State Department:
Community Safety Program
Thursday, 11 March 2010 17:06
Our ultimate goal is to decrease victimization in the LGBTQI communities of greater Rochester through proactive approaches that strengthen individuals and the community. We employ a three-pronged approach: victim support and advocacy; community education and outreach and systems change/capacity building.
Our programs address the needs of individuals as well as institutions. From schools and social service organizations, to first responder agencies, emergency rooms and jails, we strive to enhance their capacity to work with LGBTQI individuals in ways that decrease the likelihood of victimization and enhance a sense of community and shared destiny.
For more information on any of the programs listed below, please contact the program director, Kelly Clark, at 585-244-8640 x19.
ANTI-LGBTQ PICK-UP VIOLENCE ON THE RISE
Friday, 07 May 2010 13:24
May 5, 2010
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has tracked an increase in pick-up violence targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community members. The 39 member organizations of NCAVP have also documented an increase in the severity of the crimes committed. The primary targets appear to be men who use websites, chatlines and phone applications to meet other men for dates.
In Washington, D.C., NCAVP member Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) issued a community advisory after the recent murders of Brian Betts and Anthony Perkins, both of whom may have been targeted through pick-up sites or chatlines. In Phoenix, Mark Woodland was robbed and murdered on Saturday, April 24th, allegedly by a man he met on the iPhone application Grindr. “The perceived anonymity of online cruising can also create a barrier to reporting pick up violence for fear of being ‘outed’ as LGBTQ, being re-victimized, blamed for the assault or reinforcing homophobic myths,” said Joe Montoni, Co-Chair of GLOV, “however, we encourage survivors to report any attacks because everyone has the right to stand up against violence.”
