Many trans survivors face trauma-related barriers related to past harm and distrust of systems. This recorded webinar covers strategies for accessing and maintaining care for trans survivors in an ever-changing landscape of legislation and culture. forge.tips/connecting-care

While it may feel like the world has moved on from COVID, many trans and nonbinary survivors are continuing to navigate the world with caution and making continuous risk-assessments to stay safer. Join us for a community conversation on June 16th! forge.tips/covid-convo

This webinar has been rescheduled! Join us next week on June 9 to explore trauma-informed approaches to movement, strength, and mobility. This webinar will cover (re)connect with out bodies, regulating our nervous systems, and regaining agency and control. Sign up at forge.tips/body-based!

Our Get Empowered: Boundaries and Self defense class is quickly filling up, so make sure to reserve your spot. Across four sessions, trans- and trauma-informed instructors will share practical strategies for setting boundaries and protecting ourselves. forge.tips/get-empowered

We can keep our communities safer during pride month. Learn about harm reduction strategies around drinking, COVID-19, bystander intervention, and more at forge.tips/safer-pride #PrideMonth #TransPride #TransSurvivors

Today is the last day to submit to Issues 6 and 7 of the Trans Survivors Zine! We are particularly looking for more visual art submissions for both issues, and more general submissions to the Race & Culture issue. Find full submission guidelines at forge.tips/submit #TransArtists #TransWriters

Learn boundaries and self-defense in this free, four-session class specifically designed around a range of situations that trans and nonbinary people may experience. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot for June classes at forge.tips/get-empowered!

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (May 29, 2026).

Join us on Tuesday, June 2! This upcoming webinar will explore trauma-informed approaches to movement, strength, and mobility - how people can (re)connect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and regain a greater sense of agency and control. Sign up at forge.tips/body-based

Sometimes, it's hard to know how to respond when someone we care about is experiencing a crisis. We want to help, but need to feel confident that we have the tools to de-escalate. This webinar covers ways that all of us in many roles can help to create safety. forge.tips/de-escalation

There's still time to share your art and writing! Submit visual art, poetry, and short fiction/nonfiction for consideration in the Trans Survivors Zine: a digital publication uplifting work by trans and nonbinary creatives. Find full guidelines at forge.tips/submit #TransSurvivors

Everyone has the right to safety and privacy. Everyone has the right to a life free from sexual violence and harassment. Organizations, businesses, and communities can help to prevent sexual violence; read the 59-page toolkit! forge.tips/safe-to-be

Many of us are taught to be self-sufficient and not rely on help from others. At the same time, we know that connection and care are key to healing from trauma, and building support networks for trans and nonbinary survivors. Read more: forge.tips/asking-for-h...

Self-injury is a common behavior within trans communities, as well as with folks who have experienced sexual or other forms of harm. This webinar will help dispel common myths, validate supportive responses, and examine the complexity of SI behaviors. Register at forge.tips/SI-webinar #MHAM2026

Connection is a powerful form of care. Learn about how ACEs impact trans youth, and how we can shift the course of trauma to support mental health into adulthood: forge.tips/trans-ACEs #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TransYouth

Calling a crisis hotline can be overwhelming. Who will answer? Can they help me? What do I even need? Am I ready to talk about this? What will I have to tell them? Will they call the cops? Find answers to common questions in this blog post: forge.tips/hotlines #MHAM2026 #WordsCanHeal

Trans and nonbinary artists and writers: share your work for consideration in one of our next two issues of the Trans Survivors Zine! You'll have the chance to have your work highlighted in the digital zine, shared across social media, and connected with a wider audience. forge.tips/submit

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (May 22nd, 2026).

Cultures of safety are created through staff behavior, information sharing, policy, and more. People of all genders deserve to feel safe in public private spaces like bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms. Learn how advocates can shape cultures of safety: forge.tips/safe-to-be

Join us TOMORROW! SVPA and FORGE have researched the US government’s oppression against trans+ people based on propaganda and sensationalization of sexual violence. This webinar will explore the SORVO Framework- Systemic Oppression Reverse Victim and Offender. Register at forge.tips/sorvo

Writing can change the ways we think about trauma. It allows a safe environment to take ownership of our stories and envision a path forward. This blog post explores writing for ourselves, and using writing to connect with others. Read more at forge.tips/writing-to-h... #MHAM2026 #WordsCanHeal

Using trans-affirming language matters. We can learn what language our communities use and reflect it back. The words we use to describe our identities and experiences are always changing, but we can still be curious and willing to learn something new. #MHAM2026 #WordsCanHeal

Communities support recovery. In an article with The Trevor Project, Jasper shared: “I was pursuing recovery because I had these 14-year-old trans kids looking up to me... And then along the way, you learn that oh, it is actually really nice to love yourself.” forge.tips/trevor-commu...

Have you submitted to the Trans Survivors Zine? We're accepting submissions of art, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for issue 6: Race & Culture, and issue 7: Disability & Health. Find full submission guidelines at forge.tips/submit #TransSurvivors #TransArtists #TransWriters

Many trans survivors of trauma have complex relationships with their bodies. This webinar will explore trauma-informed approaches to movement, strength, and mobility. Register at forge.tips/body-based, and learn more about upcoming events at forge.tips/events! #TransSurvivors #MHAM

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities. What else is impacting your community/the people you work with? (May 15th, 2026.)

Trans and nonbinary people deserve safety in public private spaces, like bathrooms and locker rooms. Access the 59-page policy toolkit for advocates, community coordinators, policymakers, and anyone who wants to prevent sexual violence in public spaces, at forge.tips/safe-to-be

FORGE has a lot of exciting events coming up in May - June! Join us to learn about housing options for trans survivors, anti-trans sexual violence propaganda, understanding self-injury, and more. Learn about each event at forge.tips/events

Consent education often focuses on asking for consent. It’s also important that we learn how to respond when we get told no. Read Emil's new blog post on ways we might process difficult feelings about being told "no," and how we can respond when someone sets a boundary: forge.tips/accepting-no

For many trans and nonbinary youth, mental health struggles start at a young age - especially when youth are experiencing additional targeting in the current political climate. Learn about interrupting the polyvictimization pathway among trans youth at forge.tips/polyvictimization #MHAM2026

Self-injury is a common behavior within trans communities, as well as with folks who have experienced sexual or other forms of harm. This webinar will help dispel common myths, validate supportive responses, and examine the complexity of self-injury. Register at forge.tips/SI-webinar

On a survey conducted by FORGE, 82% of participants reported experiencing depression, and 61% experienced PTSD. Understanding the prevalence of mental health concerns, and listening to the concerns and needs of trans folks, can help providers to offer more affirming care. #MHAM2026

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (May 8th, 2026).

The Trans Survivors Zine is open for submissions for TWO issues: Race & Culture and Disability & Health! Learn more about the guidelines and submit your work before May 31st at forge.tips/submit #TransSurvivors #TransArtists #TransWriters #SubmissionsCall

SVPA and FORGE have researched the US government’s justification of oppression against trans+ people based on propaganda and sensationalization of sexual violence. This webinar will explore the SORVO Framework- Systemic Oppression Reverse Victim and Offender. Register at forge.tips/sorvo

Safe, supportive housing is a major need for many survivors. Trans survivors face unique barriers to accessing housing while also experiencing heightened rates of violence and discrimination. Join us on May 19 to learn about creating trans-affirming housing programs forge.tips/housing-panel

Everyone has the right to safety and privacy. Everyone has the right to a life free from sexual violence and harassment. Organizations, businesses, and communities can help to prevent sexual violence; read the 59-page toolkit! forge.tips/safe-to-be

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives - a day of remembrance, action, and advocacy. #MMIWRWeekofAction #mmiwgt2s #TransSurvivors

Understanding mental health issues in trans communities is the first step in building trans-informed services. Learn how providers can better support the mental health of their trans clients in this recorded webinar, at forge.tips/MH-intro #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026

Seeing ourselves and our unique experiences with mental health in media, research, and support services matters. For providers, understanding trans experiences with mental health leads to greater compassion, connection, and more comprehensive care. #MHAM2026 #TransSurvivors

TRANS NEWS ROUNDUP: Events impacting trans and nonbinary folks are constantly changing. These are just a few of the recent events that are impacting trans and nonbinary communities, and why they may be relevant to service providers who work with trans communities. (May 1st, 2026.)

The Trans Survivors Zine is accepting submissions for our next two issues during the month of May: Race & Culture and Disability & Health. We want to hear from you! Receive a $25 contributor payment and have your work shared with a wider audience if your piece is accepted. forge.tips/submit

As we reach the end of SAAM, we want to remind you that FORGE is here for you year round. Help us by continuing to spread awareness, showing up for survivors, and making sure that trans and nonbinary people are never left out of the conversation on sexual violence. #SAAM2026 #25YearsStronger

April 29th is #DenimDay! Share your support for survivors of sexual violence - of all genders - by wearing denim today. Learn about the unique impacts of sexual violence on trans and nonbinary communities, and share your support by letting survivors know you're here to help. forge.tips/sv-resources

Join us for tomorrow's webinar! Connection and community are important parts of healing from trauma. Trans survivors of violence face many barriers to finding and maintaining access to care and community. Join us for a discussion on staying connected to: forge.tips/connecting-care

This Trans Survivors blog post explores ways that trauma can influence our experiences of conflict when living with others, and strategies we can use to make dealing with conflict easier. Read the full post at forge.tips/living-with-...

This month, we invite you to support trans survivors through a donation to FORGE. Your contribution helps build a future rooted in dignity, safety, and justice. 💜 Make a gift today: forge.tips/donate #SAAM #SexaulAssaultAwarenessMonth #EndViolence

The Safe to Be, Safe to Pee Toolkit is now available! The Toolkit is designed to help organizations and businesses prevent sexual violence in shared private spaces, such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas. Read the Toolkit in English and Spanish: forge.tips/safe-to-be

“There’s magic in being seen by people who understand—it gives you permission to keep going.” – @alokvmenon.bsky.social #TransSurvivor #TransSurvivors #Transgender #NonBinary #Survivor #Survivors #Trans #ViolencePrevention #Healing #TraumaSurvivor #Trauma #Resilience #TransJoy

Trans survivors deserve access to trans- and trauma-informed services. However, survivors face many barriers to finding and maintaining access to care and community. Join us next Thursday, April 30th, for a webinar on finding support and navigating barriers! forge.tips/connecting-c...