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A new look at homophobia and heterosexism in Canada  Discusses heterosexism and the historical institutional responses to HIV/AIDS. Argues that heterosexism had shaped institutional responses to HIV/AIDS. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) A tale of 5 breast health events: a lesbian and bisexual women's breast health project, our stories and how to do it yourself   Presents a manual for developing a peer education program around breast health and breast cancer issues for lesbian and bisexual women. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Sherbourne Health Centre Abuse in lesbian relationships: information and resources  Provides preliminary guidelines and procedures for responding to incidents of lesbian abuse. Discusses the diversity of issues involved and the need for responsive resources. Written for lesbians, for friends and families, for lesbian organizations, and for those who work in the area of violence against women. Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV) From: Intimate partner abuse against women Abuse in same-sex and LGBTQ relationships  Describes the types of violence and abuse that may occur in these relationships. Discusses the impact of violence on children. Suggests what to do if violence occurs or is suspected, including making a safety plan and finding support. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Alberta Children’s Services Abuse in same-sex and LGBTQ relationships: information sheet  Defines intimate partner violence in non-traditional relationships. Examines societal factors that may prevent a person from disclosing abuse and proposes nine things to do if he or she is being abused. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Alberta Children’s Services Abuse in same-sex relationships  Debunks myths about abuse in lesbian and gay relationships, discusses what a victim can do to stop the violence, and suggests how friends, relatives, professionals, and lesbian and gay communities can help. Lists community resources in Toronto. Source: Springtide Resources Abuse in same-sex relationships: information & resources  Provides information about intimate partner violence for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and two-spirited communities. Gives examples of abusive behaviour, offers suggestions for both the victim and the abuser on what to do, and discusses how to respond as a community. Lists support services. Link requires PDF reader. Source: The Centre Abuse resources for marginalized women  Provides links to violence prevention organizations and resources for women with disabilities, Aboriginal women, immigrant and visible minority women, rural women, lesbians, imprisoned women, and women in conflict with the law. Source: Metropolitan Toronto Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) From: Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN) AlterHéros  Works to increase the public's awareness with regard to issues dealing with sexual orientation and homophobia. Web site includes sections for youth, parents, teachers, and links to related sites. Source: AlterHéros Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity  Works to address health and social issues in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender community in Saskatoon. Provides services including support groups, a phone line, a resource library, and education for professionals and agencies on GLBT issues. Source: Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
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