Learning and Knowledge Exchanges
This webpage is a centralized hub for resources related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from organizations across British Columbia, as well as key national and international research. We will continue to update this webpage as further resources become available.
Police Experiences Among Trans and Non-binary Sex Workers in Canada
Although trans and non-binary sex workers may be particularly impacted by criminalization, data on the specific experiences of trans and non-binary sex workers have been lacking. To fill this gap, we researchers used data from the Trans PULSE Canada survey to describe participantsโ experiences with police. Indigenous and racialized sex workers had the most negative police experiences and expectations.
Intersecting Inequalities in Access to Justice for Trans and Non-binary Sex Workers in Canada
Trans and non-binary sex workers face large inequities in accessing justice, which are exacerbated for transfeminine, Indigenous, racialized, and street-based workers. In the context of renewed debate about Canadaโs โend demandโ sex work laws, this study takes an intersectional approach to characterize experiences with the criminal legal system and perceived access to justice among transgender (trans) and nonbinary sex workers in Canada.
Housing Barriers Among Trans and Non-Binary Adults in Canada
Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary peoplee face specific barriers due to the structural, binary nature of most transitional and emergency housing and supports in Canada. To better understand these structural housing barriers and identify solutions for removing them, this report provides some new disaggregated data to fill the gap of information on housing barriers and homelessness experiences among Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary adults in Canada.
Health and Well-being Among Trans and Non-Binary Youth
The Trans PULSE Canada project collected survey data from 2,873 trans and non-binary people in 2019 and this report presents national data on the health and well-being of trans and non-binary youth in Canada.
Health and Well-Being Among Trans and Non-Binary People Doing Sex Work
The Trans PULSE Canada project collected survey data from 2,873 trans and non-binary people in 2019 and this report presents national data on the health and well-being of trans and non-binary doing sex work.
Health and Well-Being Among Trans and Non-Binary Immigrants & Newcomers
The Trans PULSE Canada project collected survey data from 2,873 trans and non-binary people in 2019. This report presents results from the first national data on gender-based violence, health and well-being among trans and non-binary immigrants and newcomers in Canada. Results for newcomers and established immigrants frequently differed, highlighting the importance of studying the impact of the settlement process and integration on immigrant health and wellbeing.
Health and Well-being Among Racialized Trans and Non-binary People in Canada
For the first time, researchers have survey results about the health and wellbeing of trans and non-binary Canadians who also identify as people of colour. The report shows increased levels of physical violence, harassment and sexual assault experienced by racialized trans and non-binary people in Canada.
Health and Well-Being Among Indigenous Trans, Two-Spirit and Non-Binary People
The Trans PULSE Canada project collected survey data from 2,873 trans and non-binary people in 2019. Of this number, 252 survey respondents indicated being Indigenous. This report presents results from the first national all-ages data on health and well-being among Indigenous trans, two- spirit, and non-binary people in Canada