Training and Technical Assistance Center

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) coordinates the National Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Center on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural Competency. This project is currently conducting a national needs assessment with mainstream organizations across the country to assess gaps in services and provide tailored technical assistance to increase LGBTQ accessibility and inclusivity among these organizations. Our TTA Center on LGBTQ Cultural Competency also provides free ongoing technical assistance and support to current and potential Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grantees nationwide through a toll-free warmline number, list serve, Deaf-accessible instant messaging AIM, and resource bank of LGBTQ anti-violence materials. The NCAVP Training and Technical Assistance Center is available for direct service and advocacy organizations seeking answers, support, and strategies to become inclusive of and accessible to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) survivors. Our members are available to provide technical assistance on issues such as language and terminology, creating an LGBTQ-inclusive organization, developing LGBTQ-inclusive policies and procedures, building relationships with LGBTQ communities and more. All questions and requests for assistance are welcome.

Organizational LGBTQ Capacity Building
Video Webinar

Webinar Report (English)
CC Transcript (English

Introduction to Screening and Assessment for Abusive Dynamics (English)
Video Webinar
Working With Survivors
Webinar Report (English)
CC Transcript (English)
Chat Transcript (English)
New York City Anti-Violence Project

OVC Webinar Resources

Download the NCAVP webinar “OVC Demonstration Initiative” powerpoint presentation


OVC DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE: Providing equal access to mainstream victim services for LGBTQ survivors


National Training and Technical Assistance Center Resources


FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: (English)Nondiscrimination and Inclusion of LGBTQ Individuals in Victim Services Programs

The New York City Anti-Violence Project

Bisexual Specific Partner Abuse Brochure (English)
Bisexual IPV
The Network/La Red

Bisexual Specific Partner Abuse Brochure (Spanish)
Bisexual IPV
The Network/La Red

Creating an LGBTQ-Friendly Agency: Worksheet
Supporting Your Organization
Virginia Anti-Violence Project

Glossary of Terms
LGBTQ Terminology
New York City Anti-Violence Project

Information for Survivors of Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ Community
Information for Survivors; SV
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

LGBT Vocab Quiz
LGBTQ Terminology
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

LGBTQ Financial Abuse Scenarios (Excerpt from Allstate/NNEDV Financial Empowerment Curriculum)
LGBTQ IPV
Center on Halsted Anti-Violence Project

LGBTQ-Inclusive Model Policies
Supporting Your Organization
Virginia Anti-Violence Project

LGBTQ Partner Abuse (for Community)
LGBTQ IPV
The Network/La Red

LGBTQ Partner Abuse (for Providers)
LGBTQ IPV
The Network/La Red

LGBTQ Partner Abuse Brochure (English/Spanish)
LGBTQ IPV
The Network/ La Red

LGBTQ Survivor Handbook
Information for Survivors
Virginia Anti-Violence Project

LGBT Power and Control Wheel
LGBTQ IPV
New York City Anti-Violence Project

Practical Tips for Working with Transgender Survivors of Sexual Violence
Working with Transgender Survivors; SV
FORGE

Privileges Held by Non-Trans People
General Information
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

Services Outside of the Box
Working with Transgender Survivors
FORGE

Signs of Abuse Checklist
LGBTQ IPV; Information for Survivors
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

SM for Professionals
General Information; SM
The Network/La Red

SM vs. Abuse Brochure
General Information; SM
The Network/La Red

Some Do’s and Don’ts for working with LGBQ/T Folks
Working with LGBTQ Survivors
The Network/La Red

Terminology Handout
LGBTQ Terminology
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

Tips for Creating Dialogue with Potential LGBTQ Clients
Working with LGBTQ Survivors
New York City Anti-Violence Project

Tips for Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Survivors of Domestic Violence in Court
Working with LGBTQ Survivors; IPV; Legal
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

Transgender Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Sheet
Transgender Information; IPV; SV
FORGE

Transgender People and Health Care Fast Facts
Transgender Information
FORGE

Transgender People and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies) Fast Facts, Transgender Information
FORGE

Transgender People, Police, and Incarceration Fast Facts
Transgender Information
FORGE

Transgender Specific Partner Abuse Brochure
Transgender IPV
The Network/La Red

Transgender Specific Power and Control Tactics
Transgender IPV
FORGE

Transgender Violence Fast Facts
Transgender Information
FORGE

U-VISA: an Immigration Remedy for LGBTQ Victims of Crime, Information for Survivors
IPV; SV; Immigration; Legal
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

Working With LGBT Victims of Violence
Working with LGBTQ Survivors
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley Anti-Violence Project