Development of a WebPortal to Advance and Mobilize Knowledge Relevant to Trans-Affirming Care for Sexual Assault Survivors in Ontario, Canada

Mont, Janice Du; Kosa, Sarah Daisy; Burley, Joseph Friedman; Macdonald, Sheila

doi:10.1089/trgh.2020.0184

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“…Organizations indicated most commonly, for example, that their contribution to the network could be in advocacy and public awareness raising, which aligned well with one of their prominent desired effects of participation, to increase capacity for advocacy. Coordination of linkages between individual member organizations with resources and expertise in advocacy with others wishing to build this capacity could bolster the activities of the network aimed at addressing the structural and systemic barriers to care faced by trans survivors [ 27 , 42 ]. Similar to the operationalization of CEnR in other studies [ 43 ], this could be achieved by convening our Advocacy & Accessibility Working Group to facilitate these connections and the sharing of relevant data (e.g., needs of survivors, gaps in services) with community organizations positioned to mobilize information on the front lines of service provision.…”

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

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“…In response to the gaps we identified in care for trans survivors of sexual assault, we undertook a multistage project to establish an evidence-informed provincial intersectoral network (Du Mont, Hemalal, Kosa, et al, 2020; Du Mont, Kosa, et al, 2020; Du Mont, Kosa, et al, 2022; Saad et al, 2020). The “trans-LINK Network,” as it is called, whose mission it is to enhance supports for trans survivors of sexual assault, brings together all 37 current hospital-based Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centers (SA/DVTCs) in Ontario with a range of trans-positive community organizations.…”

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“…The network is guided by the vision to strengthen collaborations, enhance integration of services, improve access to supports, ensure care is inclusive, increase capacity of providers, challenge the system, and prevent sexual violence, and its endeavors are shaped by collaboratively developed values, which include trauma- and violence-informed practice, trans-guided, and anti-oppression and anti-racism (Du Mont, Kosa et al, 2020). An associated WebPortal provides a directory of member organizations and freely accessible resources on trans-affirming care, including curricula (Du Mont, Kosa, et al, 2021; Du Mont, Kosa, et al, 2022; Du Mont, Saad, Kosa, et al, 2020).…”

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Bridging Gaps in Collaboration Between Community Organizations and Hospital-Based Violence Treatment Centers Serving Transgender Sexual Assault Survivors

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Community and healthcare organizations have not historically collaborated effectively, leaving gaps in the continuum of care for survivors of sexual assault. These gaps are particularly acutely felt by transgender (trans) survivors, who experience additional barriers to care and face higher rates of sexual assault. To bridge these gaps and enhance the provision of comprehensive support for trans people, we developed an intersectoral network of trans-positive community and hospital-based organizations in Ontario, Canada. As part of a baseline evaluation of the network, we conducted a social network analysis to determine the extent and nature of collaboration between members within and across these two sectors. Using a validated social network analysis tool (PARTNER survey), data were collected from June 22 to July 22, 2021. The extent of collaboration was examined by relationship type: intrasectoral (same sector) and intersectoral (different sectors). The nature of collaboration was examined using relational scores (value: power, level of involvement, potential resource contribution; trust: reliability, mission congruence, openness to discussion). Fifty-four community organizations (65.9% of 82 invited) and 24 hospital-based violence treatment centers (64.9% of 37 invited) responded. The majority of collaborations were within, rather than across, the two sectors: of all 378 collaborations described, 70.9% ( n = 268) were intrasectoral collaborations and 29.1% ( n = 110) were intersectoral collaborations. Intersectoral relationships were characterized by lower scores for level of involvement, trust, reliability, and mission congruence than intrasectoral relationships, but higher scores for power. These findings were shared in a virtual consultation session of key stakeholders, in which some participants expressed “surprise” and concern for the lack of collaboration and character of relationships across sectors. Recommendations to increase intersectoral collaboration, which included intersectoral program planning and service design and supporting increased opportunities for intersectoral training and knowledge exchange, are presented.

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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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Development of a WebPortal to Advance and Mobilize Knowledge Relevant to Trans-Affirming Care for Sexual Assault Survivors in Ontario, Canada

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

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

Bridging Gaps in Collaboration Between Community Organizations and Hospital-Based Violence Treatment Centers Serving Transgender Sexual Assault Survivors

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

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