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Resources for Support of Trans-Inclusion



Here are two comprehensive lists showing trans-inclusive policies based on current research and reputable organizations. Here's a breakdown of key areas with supporting points. The first list is more focused on where I live, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. And the second list is more U.S.-focused, but still relevant for Canadians:

— LIST 1 —

1. Gender-Affirming Healthcare:

  • Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA): The PHSA offers resources and information on gender-affirming healthcare in BC, including a guide on exploring gender diversity (http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/care-support)
  • Trans Care BC: This program within PHSA provides pathways to access gender-affirming healthcare in the province, including hormone therapy and referrals for surgeries.
  • The Canadian Trans Health Network: This national organization offers resources and support for transgender Canadians, including information on accessing healthcare in different provinces (https://www.facebook.com/transhealthnetworknb/).

2. Restroom and Public Space Access:

3. Overall Benefits of Trans-Inclusive Policies:

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— LIST 2 — 

1. Gender-Affirming Healthcare:

  • Improved Mental Health: Studies by the American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org/) and The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) show that gender-affirming healthcare, including social transition and hormone therapy, significantly reduces depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in transgender individuals.
  • Physical and Psychological Wellbeing: Research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-adolescent-health) demonstrates that gender-affirming care leads to better physical and mental health outcomes for transgender youth.
  • WPATH Standards: The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) publishes Standards of Care: [invalid URL removed] outlining safe and effective practices for gender-affirming healthcare.

2. Restroom and Public Space Access:

  • Safety and Inclusion: Studies by the Movement Advancement Project (https://www.lgbtmap.org/) show that trans-inclusive restroom access does not increase safety concerns and promotes a sense of belonging for transgender people.
  • Equality and Opportunity: The National Center for Transgender Equality (https://transequality.org/) argues that denying restroom access based on gender identity discriminates against transgender individuals.
  • Human Rights: The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (https://www.ohchr.org/en/ohchr_homepage) emphasizes the right to privacy and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity.

3. Overall Benefits of Trans-Inclusive Policies:

  • Educational Attainment: Studies from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) (https://glaad.org/) suggest that trans-inclusive school policies lead to higher graduation rates for transgender students.
  • Economic Participation: The Williams Institute at UCLA Law School (https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/) reports that trans-inclusive workplace policies are associated with increased productivity and employee retention.
  • Societal Progress: The Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/) advocates that trans-inclusive policies create a more just and equitable society for all.

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