Improving LGBTQ/Law Enforcement Relationships: A Webinar for Community Advocates
michael munson August 5, 2019
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This training was produced by FORGE under 2016- XV-GX-K015, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this training are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
forge-forward.org Welcome & Housekeeping
• Take care of yourself • Participation optional • PPTs
3 forge-forward.org FORGE Webinar Lead
michael munson Executive Director
4 forge-forward.org FORGE’s Role in Resource Center
• One of eight population groups • FORGE leads the LGBTQ working group • National transgender anti-violence group • Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 forge-forward.org Agenda
• Historical framework • What the work could look like • One city's journey • Building strong LGBTQ/LE relations • Resources
6 forge-forward.org Historical Framework
7 forge-forward.org Riots and uprising
• Cooper Do-nuts (1959) • Dewey’s Lunch Counter Sit-in (1965) • Julius’ Sip-In (1966) • Compton’s Cafeteria (1966) • Stonewall (1969)
8 forge-forward.org Laws
• Sodomy • Stop and frisk • Sex work / street economy • Being gay as a disorder (DSM) • Marriage equality
9 forge-forward.org Bathrooms
10 forge-forward.org Pride
11 forge-forward.org Intersections
12 forge-forward.org What the work could look like
13 forge-forward.org What the work could look like (2)
• Trust building • Increased trust so people • Listening sessions more likely to report crimes • Training / cultural competency • Changes in response to IPV or hate motivated • Policy advocacy crimes • LGBTQ Liaisons • Community engagement • Increased protections • Community outreach
14 forge-forward.org One city’s evolution
15 forge-forward.org One city’s journey
16 forge-forward.org Components to building strong LE & LGBTQ relations
17 forge-forward.org Building stronger LE/LGBT relations
• Building Trust • Cross learning • Working towards a goal • Putting it in writing • More than just a goal: sustaining and growing
18 forge-forward.org Resources: Cities
19 forge-forward.org Seattle
Safe Place – Seattle Police Department
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Gay and Lesbian Peace Officers Association
forge-forward.org Washington, DC
DC LGBTQ Liaison Unit
forge-forward.org Atlanta
LGBT Citizens Police Academy
forge-forward.org Print Resources
24 forge-forward.org “Failing to Protect and Serve”
forge-forward.org “Police Department Model Policy”
forge-forward.org “Responding to Sexual Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities”
forge-forward.org Web and Video Resources
28 forge-forward.org CRS Roll Call Video
Law Enforcement and the Transgender Community Training Video
forge-forward.org FORGE Webinar: w. Jason Terry
Strategies for Improving Trans-Police Relations webinar slides by anti-violence organizer from the DC Trans Coalition
forge-forward.org FORGE/OVC Toolkit
• Law Enforcement • EMS • Health care • Advocates • Therapists • Support Group
forge-forward.org LGBT Law Enforcement Initiative
forge-forward.org Questions
forge-forward.org Thank you!
michael munson [email protected]
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