General Resources
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Learn more at aclu.org
The ACLU is a nonprofit civil rights organization that provides legal assistance in cases where civil liberties are at risk. Currently, the ACLU is working to protect immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more. In addition to their work in court cases, the ACLU provides Know Your Rights guides and other resource sharing events.
CenterLink - Doxing Safety Awareness
Learn more at lgbtqcenters.org
CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and organizations serving their local and regional communities. CenterLink recently hosted a training on Doxing Safety Awareness. Review the resources here.
Crash Override Network
Learn more at crashoverridenetwork.com
Crash Override is a crisis helpline, advocacy group, and resource center for people who are experiencing online abuse. Crash Override is a network of experts and survivors who work directly with victims, tech companies, lawmakers, media, security experts, and law enforcement to educate and provide direct assistance working to eliminate the causes of online abuse.
Crash Override also has a resource guide for recovering after being doxxed - view the guide here.
Right To Be
Learn more at righttobe.org
Right to Be offers daily trainings to help people respond to, intervene in, and heal from harassment. They hold space for people experiencing harassment to share their stories for affirmation and support. Right To Be also prepares new leaders to create workplaces, schools, and communities around the world that are filled with humanity. To explore their upcoming free trainings, click here.
Plume Health: How to Stay Safe and Sane as a Trans Person Online
Read more at getplume.co/blog/how-to-stay-safe-and-sane-as-a-trans-person-online
The internet can be a double-edged sword for trans folks. On one hand, it’s a place where we can find community, resources, and validation. On the other, it can be rife with trolls, misinformation, and outright harm. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate the online world as a trans person, you’re not alone. In a recent article, Plume Health delves into some ways to stay safe and protect your peace while exploring the digital universe.
A Message of Support from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston
Mayor Mike Johnston underscores that the City of Denver is not a place of hate - that our LGBTQ+ neighbors are seen, loved, and at home in the Mile High City.
LGBTQ+ Facebook Groups
Some of our community members have found the contents of the following groups helpful. Please note that The Center on Colfax is unable to validate everything posted in these groups.
LGBTQ Denver
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