Battered women, lots of help, battered tgirls...

For those that are near a major college or university, there is typically an on campus organization that can provide support and counseling. Sometimes even shelter. Here are a few I’m familiar with:

http://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/
http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/blmgroups1.htm
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ally/about.htm

In Detroit, there is the Ruth Ellis Center:

http://www.ruthelliscenter.com/index.htm


Yeah, I’m a “Boilermaker,” “Wolverine,” and “Hoosier.” LOL! What a combination!

[johndowe]

Hi there.

Thanks for the info, but...

Do those organisations help everyone or just students at the university?

And what is the extent of services extended to battered women and trans women?

JohnDowe.

My understanding is that they would help anyone. The Ruth Ellis center is a "shelter" in Detroit that specifically assists LGBT young people. I'm sure other major cities have something similar. Back when I was a student at Purdue, the on campus organization was called the "Gay Alliance." Now most, if not all of them, have broadened their definitions to include the transgender community.

At least these places offer a starting point for someone seeking help.