The promise of an intersectoral network in enhancing the response to transgender survivors of sexual assault.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explores the promise of an intersectoral network in enhancing the response to transgender (trans) survivors of sexual assault.

Methods

One hundred and three representatives of healthcare and community organizations across Ontario, Canada were invited to participate in a survey. Respondents were asked to: 1) identify systemic challenges to supporting trans survivors, 2) determine barriers to collaborating across sectors, and 3) indicate how an intersectoral network might address these challenges and barriers. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize quantitative data and qualitative data were collated thematically.

Results

Sixty-seven representatives responded to the survey, for a response rate of 65%. Several themes capturing the challenges

SUBMITTER: Du Mont J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7673577 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature