Resources for Trans Youth facing violence
To trans and queer kids in our community, we want you to know that there are safe adults who will support you and advocate on your behalf. You are seen. You are loved. You are valued. You are not alone.
24/7 Crisis Line
We are here 24/7 for anyone facing family violence. We are an all-gender shelter – we support women, men, nonbinary individuals, and their families.
1-866-939-2870
Fyrefly Institute
The Fyrefly Institute has served 2SLGBTQ+ people for more than twenty years, fighting for queer rights since before marriage equality was achieved in Canada.
Trans Parent Alberta 101
Trans Parent Alberta 101 is a compilation of resources for supportive parents, transgender parents, family and allies of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children (minor or adult) in Alberta. The aim is to primarily help parents learn, navigate and support their loved one and the trans community.
Did you know we are an all-gender shelter?
When many people think of domestic violence, they picture a battered woman and her abusive husband. While this reality is important to address, gender-based violence impacts people of all genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
Men comprise about 20% of all intimate partner violence cases reported to police in Canada and about 20% of intimate partner violence homicide victims (Burczycka and Conroy 2018; Conroy 2021). Men who experience abuse face the stigma that men should not be victimized. They may also face challenges when reaching out for help due to the social expectation that men are strong and self-sufficient.
Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community may have difficulty getting help due to discrimination, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Their circumstances also make it more likely that they will experience abuse. Transgender people are almost twice as likely to report experiencing intimate partner violence. (Allen and Perreault, 2015).
Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone from any background. At Jessie’s House, We Hear You Too. We serve all individuals who need our help, regardless of age or gender. While most of our clients are women and children, we welcomed 21 men and their children in 2022 and 10 trans or nonbinary individuals since opening Jessie’s House.
We are here to help with educational programming, safety planning, and safe housing, all through a trauma-informed lens and client-centered approach.
