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Chrysalis PresentationChrysalis Presentationforfor
Action on Hate CrimeAction on Hate Crime“Tackling it Together”“Tackling it Together”
2727thth October 2014 October 2014
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Sexual Orientation Sexual Orientation andand
Transgender Transgender are two DIFFERENT are two DIFFERENT
Protected Characteristics Protected Characteristics
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In 2007 the Equality and Human In 2007 the Equality and Human Rights Commission Rights Commission
took Transgender out of the took Transgender out of the Diversity Strand Diversity Strand
Sexual OrientationSexual Orientationand aligned it with and aligned it with
GenderGender
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The Commissiongave the word Transgender
the Definition“someone who is intending to, in the process of or has transitioned
from one gender to the other”
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This created an extra Diversity Strand
Giving 7 strands where there were previously only 6
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For those who refused to acceptTransgender as a separate strand
Of EqualityThey were expected to remove it from
Sexual Orientation And align it with
Gender
The Equalities Act 2010 uses a similar definition to describe
the Protected CharacteristicGender Reassignment
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The Equalities Act 2010 uses the definition
‘… the person is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or has undergone a
process (or part of a process) for the purpose of reassigning the person’s
sex by changing physiological or other attributes of sex.’
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The Equalities Act 2010 states ‘A reference to a transsexual
person is a reference to a person who has the Protected Characteristic of
Gender Reassignment.’
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Most LGB&T SocietiesStill include Transgender
Even though being transgender has nothing to do with sexuality
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LGB&T Societies are often the first place a Transgender person discloses
their feelings about their gender Confusion
Since 2007 it has been necessary for Transgender to be included within
Equality and Diversity and for organisations to have a
Transgender Policy
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Transsexual
A person confirmed as having GD in which there is strong and ongoing cross-gender identification and a desire to live and be accepted as a member
of the opposite gender. There is persistent discomfort with his or her anatomical sex and
sense of inappropriateness in the gender role of that sex.
(this is a medical diagnosis)
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Transition Is the act of renewing a life from the birth
gender to the destination gender.
TransitioningIs the period of time it takes an individual
to work through the steps needed to transition from one gender to the other.
Being Transgender is a Being Transgender is a medical conditionmedical condition
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Every baby of every mammal begins potentially female.
During the second month of foetal development, hormones released
within the foetus determine whether the baby will remain female or become
male.
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The process of developing into ‘male’ or ‘female’ is called Sex-differentiation.
These differences are programmed before birth, creating a sense of
‘Gender Identity’Or
‘Core Gender’
• The first thing a baby learns to recognise is gender.• A baby learns to identify those who are Mummy people from those who are Daddy people • A baby fits their perception of self into a gender very early in their development
Mum says I am a boy. But I know I am a girl
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We expect that a baby with male genitaliaWill identify as a boy and later a man
andA baby with female genitalia
Will identify as a girl and later a woman.
WITH TRANSGENDER PEOPLETHIS IS NOT THE CASE!
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It is only relatively recently that there has been significant
research into Gender Dysphoria
(which is the medical diagnosis)
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Research In Holland in the early 1990’s showed that Transsexualism is a medical
condition, not a state of mind.
The brains of Male to Female Transsexuals were analysed and found to be more
similar to Female BrainsThan Male Brains
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This research showed that the hypothalamus
Differs significantly in Male and Female brains
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It is only by dissecting the Hypothalamus
That a definite diagnosis could be given for those who are Transsexual.
As this would have to be ‘post-mortem’
It is not a brilliant diagnostic tool.
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Often Gender Variant childrenknow that they ‘do not fit’ into their
perceived gender from a very young age.
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Sometimes it is the onset of puberty that is the catalyst that
causes the individual to question their core identity.
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At the onset of puberty, young people may become confused
with issues around Gender and Sexual Orientation.
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Counselling at Chrysalis Meeting Centres
Ensures that no-one embarksOn a life journey
That is wrong for them
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At least one person each year attending Chrysalis
Would have made a big mistakeIn their Life Journey
Had they not had Counselling atTheir Chrysalis Group
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Our own statistics show that
90% of Transgender People are Suicide Survivors
Or have seriously contemplated suicide
All have or do Self Harm
ChrysalisChrysalisIs a Charity that provides
Meeting Centres for people who
have a
Gender Identity Issue.
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We have Meeting Centres in:
The Southampton,Fareham and Basingstoke
Areas
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There are also Significant Others Support Groups
(SOS)One evening a month
In each area
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Chrysalis has 3
Significant Others Support Groups
For anyone who is supportingA Transitioning Transsexual
(Protected Characteristic Gender Reassignment)
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At our Meeting CentresChrysalis Beneficiaries receive
One to one counsellingLife skills workshops
Guidance on Transitioning Issuesand
Peer Group Support
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Chrysalis Saves Lives
Attending Chrysalis Meeting Centres
Enables our beneficiaries to have the confidence to transition safely
We have many testimonies to prove this
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Chrysalis supports vulnerable transitioning adults
Provides NHS Treatment Pathway Information
Works with the Police to reduce Hate Crime
Provides information for other organisations
Increases Transgender awareness through local networking
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Chrysalis supports bothMale to Female and Female to MaleTransitioning Adults in Hampshire
We estimate one in 2,000 births have Gender Dysphoria
Our 3 Meeting Centres support approximately
50 people at any one time
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Each Meeting Centre has a LAGLOWho works with the group
This ensures that our BeneficiariesAlways have the confidence to report
Hate Crime
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In 2012 Chrysalis was commissioned by
The Police Authority To conduct a survey about
Hate CrimeAgainst our Beneficiaries
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The first obstacle was for our Beneficiaries to recognise and be aware of what
Hate Crime is
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Hate CrimeIs
A Criminal Offence
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Our survey showed thatALL
Our Beneficiaries had experiencedHate Crime
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Some of our Beneficiaries believed thatOnly Transsexuals with a
Gender Recognition CertificateWere protected
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The wording of The Equalities Act 2010
Ensures that those who are in the process of transitioning are protected against
Hate Crime
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Chrysalis works with theHampshire Constabulary
To ensure that our Beneficiaries are confident enough to report any
Hate Crime
The LAGLO who has volunteered To be familiar with each group
Is a regular visitor andCan be contacted through the group
Facilitator
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The support each LAGLO can give is The support each LAGLO can give is very valuable and very valuable and
we have many testimonies that we have many testimonies that support this close relationshipsupport this close relationship
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There have been several incidents that the LAGLO has been able to address
without resorting to prosecution.
This has enabled our beneficiaries to stay in their homes in safety.
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Having a uniformed officer arrive on the doorstep of the perpetrator and tell
them that they have committed a criminal offence
Is a daunting experience.
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Then the Officer will inform them that they are not being arrested, this time,
due to the generous nature of the victim.
This is often a better option than prosecution.
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In each case the details of those who committed the Hate Crime are kept on file and any second offence will not be
treated so leniently.
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Some Hate Crime is more serious and
prosecutions have been made.
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One serious incident resulted in prison sentences for the perpetrators
and closure of the recreational venue involved
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Hate Crime is serious and
Every effort must be made to record offences in the right category
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Hate CrimeMust Not be recorded as
Anti-social behaviour or
Neighbourhood disputes
Thank you for listeningThank you for listening
Any Any Questions?Questions?
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