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Action
Steps:
1.
Research, develop and
disseminate public education and resource materials for
members of the LGBT community who are victims of violence.
Mechanism
for Implementation:
Task forces which include those who have experience and
expertise with the LGBT population, as well as members of
the community itself; Parents and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)
Agency
Responsible:
CAWS/CASAND,
Publicity Committee, Local Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault Programs, National Campaigns/Trainers (Praxis
International; non-profit research and training
organization)
2.
Provide cross training and
collaborative partnerships among victim service providers,
law enforcement, health care professionals, and prosecution
regarding the acknowledgement and treatment of LBGT
victimization.
Mechanism
for Implementation:
Task force
inclusion of topic, and cross training among agencies
regarding LGBT issues.
Agency
Responsible:
CAWS/CASAND,
Law Enforcement, Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs,
Health Care Providers, and State Bar Association, PFLAG
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