Trans people's access to services |
Study Introduction
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: lore m. dickey, PhD
As a research consultant to FORGE, counseling psychologist, lore dickey, PhD, a member of the LGBT community since 1983 is the primary analyst of this survey. dickey is working closely with FORGE staff, michael munson and Loree Cook-Daniels, to disseminate this research project, examining access to medical and social services, as well as sexual assault services by transgender people and loved ones. dickey, munson, and Cook-Daniels have conducted multiple transgender-focused research projects in the past.
PHONE: (404) 558-6726 (lore dickey) OR (414) 559-2123 (michael munson and Loree Cook-Daniels)
DEPARTMENT: Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine
STATEMENT OF RESEARCH
A person who is to participate in the research must give or waive informed consent. As this is an anonymous survey you are not required to provide informed consent. It is still important that you have an understanding of the nature and risks of the research. This form provides that information. Research projects include only subjects who choose to take part. Please take your time in deciding whether to participate. If you have questions at any time, please ask.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY?
Multiple studies, including FORGE's own research, have determined that at least 50% of transgender individuals have been sexually abused or assaulted at some point in their life. FORGE research has shown that many of these survivors never accessed healing services, despite indications that many suffered long-term effects. Based on research and experience in the field, FORGE believes the gap between survivors and service providers is generated from both sides: transgender survivors don’t know about or are afraid to access medical, mental health and/or sexual assault service providers, and sexual assault providers are not effectively or appropriately serving and/or conducting outreach to transgender people. This survey is designed to help prove or disprove this belief, and to provide enough additional detail about the barriers to guide the creation of effective interventions.
As a research consultant to FORGE, counseling psychologist, lore dickey, PhD, a member of the LGBT community since 1983 is the primary analyst of this survey. dickey is working closely with FORGE staff, michael munson and Loree Cook-Daniels, to disseminate this research project, examining access to medical and social services, as well as sexual assault services by transgender people and loved ones. dickey, munson, and Cook-Daniels have conducted multiple transgender-focused research projects in the past.
PHONE: (404) 558-6726 (lore dickey) OR (414) 559-2123 (michael munson and Loree Cook-Daniels)
DEPARTMENT: Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine
STATEMENT OF RESEARCH
A person who is to participate in the research must give or waive informed consent. As this is an anonymous survey you are not required to provide informed consent. It is still important that you have an understanding of the nature and risks of the research. This form provides that information. Research projects include only subjects who choose to take part. Please take your time in deciding whether to participate. If you have questions at any time, please ask.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY?
Multiple studies, including FORGE's own research, have determined that at least 50% of transgender individuals have been sexually abused or assaulted at some point in their life. FORGE research has shown that many of these survivors never accessed healing services, despite indications that many suffered long-term effects. Based on research and experience in the field, FORGE believes the gap between survivors and service providers is generated from both sides: transgender survivors don’t know about or are afraid to access medical, mental health and/or sexual assault service providers, and sexual assault providers are not effectively or appropriately serving and/or conducting outreach to transgender people. This survey is designed to help prove or disprove this belief, and to provide enough additional detail about the barriers to guide the creation of effective interventions.