Safety Needs of LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans communities

METRAC and the 519 Anti-Violence Program invite you to participate in an initiative to assess the safety needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, two-spirited (LGBTTIQQ2S) women and trans communities, in relation to their experiences of violence and the fear of violence in public spaces, within the City of Toronto. Findings from the assessment will be used to develop, enhance and distribute safety resources for LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans-communities of Toronto.

Everyone should feel safe where they live, work, and play. This survey focuses on how safe people feel in public spaces with regards to social factors such as attitudes, behaviours and experiences of discrimination, harassment and violence. The survey questions will help to identify safety issues, especially those of women, trans people and other marginalized communities.

Disclaimer: The information collected in this survey is completely confidential and anonymous. At no time are you obligated to complete any or all sections of this survey. The information gathered will be used for the purpose of informing METRAC and the 519’s safety strategies for LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans communities in the City of Toronto, and for no other purpose.

For more information and definitions, please go to:
(http://www.the519.org/programs/trans/trans_inclusion_project/Definitions.shtml) and (http://youthline.ca/definitions.html)

This survey should take you approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

1. Background Information

1. This survey is focusing on the public safety needs of the LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans communities, within the City of Toronto. How do you identify? Please select as many as apply.

LGBTTIQQ2S = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirited

2. Are you an active participant in your community?

3. If yes, which community(s)? Please describe your involvement.

4. If no, what stops you from participating?

5. Which of the following best describes your ethnic background? Please select as many as apply.

6. What other groups do you belong to?

7. How long have you lived in Canada?

8. How old are you?

9. Do you live, work, study or frequently visit the City of Toronto?

10. If yes, how often are you in the City of Toronto?

This survey is focusing on the public safety needs of the LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans communities, within the City of Toronto. How do you identify? Please select as many as apply. LGBTTIQQ2S = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirited Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transsexual Transgender	Intersex Queer Straight Questioning 2-Spirited
Other (please specify)

Which of the following best describes your ethnic background? Please select as many as apply. Aboriginal Caribbean Central African East African East Asian First Nations Indigenous Latin American Middle Eastern	Multi-racial North African South African South American South Asian South East Asian West African White
Other (please specify)

What other groups do you belong to? Low income Disability community (specify)	Faith community (specify)
Other (please specify)