Franke Global Leadership Initiative Presentations
Project Type
Presentation
Project Funding and Affiliations
Funding: Franke Global Leadership Initiative Capstone Project Fund, Course: GBLD 499 04
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Jessica Liddell
Faculty Mentor’s Department
School of Social Work
Additional Mentor
N/A
Abstract / Artist's Statement
This project aims to address the unique needs of LEGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, through the enhancement of social support and resource accessibility for this marginalized group, particularly reaching those in rural settings like Montana. Existing literature highlights significant failures to understand the intersectional vulnerabilities and resilience factors impacting recovery and outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals. Often, studies neglect specific subgroups, including transgender individuals, bisexual persons, and nonbinary survivors, and do not implement comprehensive, intersectional frameworks that capture the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. In rural areas, LGBTQ+ individuals face systemic issues, such as restricted access to supportive healthcare, social isolation, and discrimination, which become even more intensified for those who have survived sexual violence. This project aims to fill these gaps through two key deliverables—an 8-episode podcast series and a web-based resource map. The podcast will function as a platform to elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ survivors, specialists, and advocates, exploring topics like trauma, resilience, and systemic obstacles to care. The web resource will connect LGBTQ+ survivors in Montana to support services, such as trauma-informed healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and educational resources to aid in every stage of recovery. By providing readily available resources, this initiative seeks to enhance the well-being of LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, diminish stigma, and strengthen community support—particularly in rural areas—to ensure that LGBTQ+ survivors receive the support they need for healing and recovery.
Category
Franke Global Leadership Initiative
Montana Assault Resource Index, Storytelling & Education (MT A.R.I.S.E.): Breaking Barriers to Disclosure of Sexual Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community
UC 332
This project aims to address the unique needs of LEGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, through the enhancement of social support and resource accessibility for this marginalized group, particularly reaching those in rural settings like Montana. Existing literature highlights significant failures to understand the intersectional vulnerabilities and resilience factors impacting recovery and outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals. Often, studies neglect specific subgroups, including transgender individuals, bisexual persons, and nonbinary survivors, and do not implement comprehensive, intersectional frameworks that capture the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. In rural areas, LGBTQ+ individuals face systemic issues, such as restricted access to supportive healthcare, social isolation, and discrimination, which become even more intensified for those who have survived sexual violence. This project aims to fill these gaps through two key deliverables—an 8-episode podcast series and a web-based resource map. The podcast will function as a platform to elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ survivors, specialists, and advocates, exploring topics like trauma, resilience, and systemic obstacles to care. The web resource will connect LGBTQ+ survivors in Montana to support services, such as trauma-informed healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and educational resources to aid in every stage of recovery. By providing readily available resources, this initiative seeks to enhance the well-being of LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, diminish stigma, and strengthen community support—particularly in rural areas—to ensure that LGBTQ+ survivors receive the support they need for healing and recovery.