Addressing the Need to Educate Service Providers on Trans-Affirming Postsexual Assault Care: An E-Learning Curriculum

Mont, Janice Du; Kosa, Sarah Daisy; Seo, Hannah; Macdonald, Sheila

doi:10.1089/forensic.2022.0005

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“…Less than two-fifths of respondents (38.0%) reported completing training related to supporting trans persons who have experienced IPV, and when asked to specify the name and organisation providing this curriculum or training, most (66.7%) referenced Providing Trans-Affirming Care for Sexual Assault Survivors 2 50 51 housed on the trans-LINK Network WebPortal; few (8.3%) of the listed trainings appeared to be IPV and trans-specific. Trainings were delivered in many modalities, but most commonly took place online, in an asynchronous format (76.4%).…”

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Enhancing care for transgender and gender diverse survivors of intimate partner violence: an Ontario-wide survey examining health and social service providers’ learning needs

Du Mont,

Kelly,

Seo

et al. 2024

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ObjectivesTo better understand healthcare and social/community service providers’ learning needs associated with supporting transgender and gender diverse (trans) persons who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV).SettingAn online survey was distributed through the trans-LINK Network in Ontario, Canada.Respondents163 of 225 healthcare and social/community service providers completed the survey (72.4% response rate) between November 2022 and February 2023.Main outcome measuresExpertise, training, workplace practices and learning needs related to supporting trans survivors of IPV.MethodQuantitative survey results were analysed descriptively and open-ended responses were organised thematically. In March 2022, survey results were shared with 33 stakeholders who helped define goals and objectives for an e-learning curriculum using Jamboard, data from which were collated and organised into themes.ResultsMost (66.3%) survey respondents described having provided professional support to trans survivors of IPV, but only one-third (38.0%) reported having received relevant training, and many of the trainings cited were in fact focused on other forms of violence or trans health generally. The majority reported a mid (44.9%) or low-mid (28.5%) level of expertise and almost unanimously agreed that they would benefit from (further) training (99.4%). The most commonly recommended goal/objective for a curriculum emerging from the stakeholder consultation was to facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing and (safe) referrals among organisations.ConclusionsThe results of this study highlight the critical need for an IPV curriculum specific to trans survivors and responsive to the needs of providers. As no one profession can address this complex issue in isolation, it is important that the curriculum aims to facilitate collaboration across sectors. In the absence of appropriate training and referrals, practitioners may perpetuate harm when caring for trans survivors of IPV.

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Enhancing care for transgender and gender diverse survivors of intimate partner violence: an Ontario-wide survey examining health and social service providers’ learning needs

Du Mont,

Kelly,

Seo

et al. 2024

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“…We hosted a webinar to share the progress of the network to date (May 2020), recruited peer leaders, and formed and convened the working groups (Research & Evaluation, Education & Training, Advocacy & Accessibility, Knowledge Sharing & Exchange; September 2020-February 2021). The working groups then guided our activities, including: the implementation of a trans-LINK WebPortal ( www.translinknetwork.com ) with an interactive directory of services (March 2021) [ 27 ]; the launch of an e-learning curriculum for diverse providers on trans-affirming post sexual assault care (May 2021) [ 15 , 28 ]; the development of a social media advocacy campaign to promote awareness to counter damaging attitudes, beliefs, and reactions related to sexual assault against trans people (June 2021) [ 29 ]; and the determination of research priorities in a national online survey of stakeholders (September 2021).…”

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Advancing community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from a social network analysis of the trans-LINK Network

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Collaboration across sectors is critical to address complex health problems, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We examined the ability to collaborate during the pandemic as part of a baseline evaluation of an intersectoral network of healthcare and community organizations established to improve the collective response to transgender (trans) persons who have been sexually assaulted (the trans-LINK Network). A validated social network analysis survey was sent to 119 member organizations in Ontario, Canada. Survey respondents were asked, ‘Has COVID-19 negatively affected your organization’s ability to collaborate with other organizations on the support of trans survivors of sexual assault?’ and ‘How has COVID-19 negatively affected your organization’s ability to collaborate within the trans-LINK Network?’. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Seventy-eight member organizations participated in the survey (response rate = 66%). Most organizations (79%) indicated that the pandemic had affected their ability to collaborate with others in the network, citing most commonly, increased workload (77%), increased demand for services (57%), and technical and digital challenges (50%). Survey findings were shared in a stakeholder consultation with 22 representatives of 21 network member organizations. Stakeholders provided suggestions to prevent and address the challenges, barriers, and disruptions in serving trans survivors experienced during the pandemic, which were organized into themes. Seven themes were generated and used as a scaffold for the development of recommendations to advance the network, including: increase communication and knowledge exchange among member organizations through the establishment of a network discussion forum and capacity building group workshops; enhance awareness of network organizations by developing a member-facing directory of member services, their contributions, and ability to provide specific supports; strengthen capacity to provide virtual and in-person services and programs through enhanced IT support and increased opportunities for knowledge sharing and skill development; and adopt a network wide syndemic approach that addresses co-occurring epidemics (COVID-19 + racism, housing insecurity, transphobia, xenophobia) that impact trans survivors of sexual assault.

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Addressing the Need to Educate Service Providers on Trans-Affirming Postsexual Assault Care: An E-Learning Curriculum

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Enhancing care for transgender and gender diverse survivors of intimate partner violence: an Ontario-wide survey examining health and social service providers’ learning needs

Enhancing care for transgender and gender diverse survivors of intimate partner violence: an Ontario-wide survey examining health and social service providers’ learning needs

Advancing community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from a social network analysis of the trans-LINK Network

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