Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance - Violence

New Jersey Passes Gender Identity/Expression Hate Crime and School Anti-Bullying Law

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:19:54 -0500

On January 7, 2008, the New Jersey General Assembly passed A4591/S2975 by a large majority of 65-10. This follows action last week in the state Senate where the bill passed unanimously 35-0. The law that passed will now go to Governor Corzine's desk for his expected signature.

Take Action with INTRAA: Help stop police abuse of transwomen

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:04:58 -0400

Mariah Lopez and Christina Sforza have come forward with allegations of abuse by the NYPD, which if substantiated amount to serious human rights violations. And despite repeated calls by Amnesty International for an investigation, no progress has been reported.

National GLBT Rights Organizations Condemn Arrest of Nationally Recognized State Leader

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:49:26 -0500

Groups call upon State Attorney’s Office to immediately drop charges

WASHINGTON DC, March 1 — The two largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights organizations — the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Human Rights Campaign — today condemned the Feb. 27 arrest and detention of Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida. Smith was arrested during a heated hearing before the Largo City Commission in Florida, during which the commission voted 5–2 to begin the process of firing its 14-year city manager, Steve Stanton, because he announced his plans to transition from male to female.

Army Releases Soldier Convicted in Connection with Murder of PFC Barry Winchell

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:54:08 -0500

Source: Serviceman's Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
October 24, 2006

Former Army Specialist Justin Fisher, who was convicted of conspiracy in the murder of Private First Class Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, Ky., has been released from prison after serving seven years of an original 12 1/2 year sentence. Winchell was attacked by Calvin Glover, a former soldier based at Fort Campbell, in July 1999, in what was later revealed as an anti-gay (sic) hate crime.

Transcending Gender, Bloomington - 11/13

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:05:41 -0500

Start: 13 Nov 2006 - 7:00pm

End: 13 Nov 2006 - 8:30pm

Description:

The focus of this program is to explore the transcendence of gender dichotomy and gender violence. Gender variance will be explored, as well as options for support. This program will also pay tribute to those who lost their lives because they did not fit neatly into the gender binary.

Come learn more about transcending gender! Transcending Gender is a program sponsored by GLBT Student Support Services and is facilitated by the counseling intern, Brad Baranowski. Cookies will be provided.

8th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance - 11/18

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:51:23 -0400

Start: 18 Nov 2006 - 4:30pm

End: 18 Nov 2006 - 6:30pm

Description:

The Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event designed to recognize those murdered due to anti-transgender violence, will be held this year in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, November 18th. This will be the event's 8th year.

California Senate passes bill addressing 'panic defense' in criminal trials

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 02:24:51 -0400

The California Senate passed the “Gwen Araujo Justice for Victims Act” on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, sending the measure to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his consideration.

NCTE Offers Advice on Educating Law Enforcement

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:48:17 -0400

Being stopped, detained or searched by the police is an intimidating experience, especially for transgender people. Police officers have been responsible for the harassment of transgender people, and relations between law enforcement and the trans communities can be tense at times. However, some communities have built important bridges with police departments and made changes that impact how transgender people are treated. It is critical that trans people, and all people, be safe when being arrested or held by law enforcement.

The National Center for Transgender Equality offers us some advice to help us work with police departments to create appropriate policies for transgender people. This is not something we can ignore--our very lives may depend on it someday.

INTRAA Urges Calm in Face of Recent Attack on Transgender Woman

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 07:54:17 -0400

The Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance is deeply concerned about the recent violent attack on a transgender woman on the East Side of Indianapolis over the 4th of July holiday.

We are currently working with public officials and concerned community members to gather more information about the incident and to provide assistance and comfort to the individual targeted.