https://pressroom.prlog.org/TransActive/ About TransActive Gender Center - TransActive Gender Center provides a holistic range of services and expertise to empower transgender and gender nonconforming children, youth and their families in living healthy lives, free of discrimination. https://www.prlog.org/12752072-lewis-clark-graduate-school-of-education-and-counseling-launches-transactive-gender-project.html Move is a strategic expansion of the school's social justice missionThu, 31 Jan 2019 20:44:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12705588-school-districts-seek-ban-on-transgender-book.html The children's book "George" is being banned in Oregon school districts.Sat, 28 Apr 2018 18:53:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12631091-anti-trans-hate-psa-from-transactive-gender-center.html As anti-transgender hate speech escalates, the growing collaboration between government and religious extremists reveals an undeniable violation of the Constitutional guarantee of a separation between Church and State.Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:26:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12621893-trump-administration-removes-support-for-transgender-students.html Today, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice jointly issued an updated "Dear Colleague" letter rescinding Federal support for the protections afforded transgender students by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.Thu, 23 Feb 2017 01:53:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12600423-transactive-gender-center-post-election-response.html TransActive Gender Center, a leading voice for equality, inclusion and justice for transgender children, youth and their families is standing tall, strong, visible and unwavering in it's commitment to service in the months and years to come.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 02:00:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12574995-transactive-gender-center-2016-school-inclusion-survey.html As many schools throughout the USA are making progress in creating inclusive educational environments for gender diverse and transgender children, adolescents and teens, some struggle with implementation of trans-inclusive policies.Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:08:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12564920-the-extremist-horror-in-orlando.html ISIS related religious extremism reveals the dark underbelly of transphobic and homophobic hate in the United States of AmericaSun, 12 Jun 2016 23:38:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12550849-transactive-gender-center-is-expanding-services.html Portland, Oregon-based non-profit serving gender diverse and transgender children, youth and families is expanding education, advocacy and referral services to meet increased demand and to respond to anti-transgender extremism.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:41:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12532434-position-paper-extremist-bathroom-bill-legislation.html This proposed legislation criminalizes transgender people by denying them access to public accommodations through imposition of discriminatory ‘proof of anatomy' standards in excess of those imposed on their non-transgender neighbors.Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:36:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12524044-transfactive-new-service-of-transactive-gender-center.html As extremist organizations escalate anti-trangender fear mongering, TransActive Gender Center launches "TransFACTive", a propaganda analysis and fact-checking project to counter hate speech and misrepresentation of data & researchTue, 12 Jan 2016 01:16:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12473916-transactive-gender-center-fox-news-gets-it-wrong.html A story aired on FoxNews about Oregon's coverage of healthcare for transgender youth spreads misinformation, innuendo, archaic clinical opinion through intentionally transphobic and disrespectful terminology in referencing transgender healthcare.Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:55:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12411216-end-the-abuse-of-transgender-children-youth.html The tragic death of Leelah Alcorn has sparked awareness of the struggle transgender children and youth face when they do not receive support of parents, caregivers, family or community while being subjected to the evils of reparative therapy.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 04:39:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12398082-2014-transgender-day-of-remembrance-remarks-by-jenn-burleton.html "Too many lives have been damaged, destroyed or taken, but we have many generations of the living yet to be saved...we will fight for equality, dignity, justice, inclusion and our very lives if need be," says TransActive founder Jenn Burleton.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:47:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12337920-oregon-issues-guidance-on-transgender-student-records.html The Oregon Department of Education releases new policy statement on how to approach the use of transgender students' first names in official school records.Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:46:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12333663-multnomah-county-honors-transactive-gender-center-executive-director.html Multnomah County, Oregon will award TransActive Gender Center founder and executive director Jenn Burleton their "Sy Award" for lifetime commitment to justice and equality. She is the first transgender recipient of this award.Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:48:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12299870-transactive-education-advocacy-changes-name-to-transactive-gender-center.html TransActive Education & Advocacy announced today it has changed its name to TransActive Gender Center. This reflects the organization's growth and range of services provided to transgender and gender nonconforming children, youth and their families.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12239257-for-families-with-transgender-children-finding-support-can-be-challenge.html Listen to Jenn Burleton and Kit Crosland of TransActive and the mother of an 11-year old transgender daughter discuss the support available to families of transgender and gender fluid children and youth on OPB's "Think Out Loud" radio program.Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:36:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12229377-transactive-founder-to-speak-in-newport-oregon.html The founder and Executive Director of the nation's leading transgender youth service organization will present two workshops on affirming and supporting transgender children and youth in Newport on Wednesday, November 13th.Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:08:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12057260-transactive-secures-coverage-for-trans-youth-puberty-suppressing-treatment.html Physician recommended puberty suppressing treatment of transgender adolescents has been added to the Oregon Health Plan and Oregon Healthy Kids program. This marks the first time any local, state or federally funded program has added such coverage.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:51:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12038241-transactive-releases-new-video.html TransActive, a leading non-profit providing services to families of transgender and gender nonconforming children and youth has released a new video about the growth in trans child and youth awareness over the past 20-years.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:28:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12037494-transgender-youth-awareness-month-declared-in-state-of-oregon.html Oregon Governor John A. Kitzhaber has issued a proclamation declaring the month of December 2012 as "Transgender Youth Awareness Month" in the State of OregonWed, 05 Dec 2012 22:19:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11936074-transactive-advisor-recognized-for-outstanding-service-to-lgbtq-people.html Dr. Olivia Murray, Ph.D., receives the Portland State University "President's Commendation for Outstanding Service to the University" for her work on LGBTQ issues.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:40:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11919840-transactive-reports-progress-in-case-of-german-transgender-girl.html Over the course of the past few months, TransActive has been working behind the scenes with organizational allies and officials in Germany to facilitate a positive outcome with regard to the treatment of an adolescent transgender girl.Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:48:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11900553-transactive-at-portland-pride-northwest-festival.html TransActive Education & Advocacy, the Portland, Oregon-based national organization serving transgender and gender nonconforming children, youth and their families will be doing outreach to families and youth at the Portland Pride Festival June 16-17.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:16:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11900524-transgender-youth-organization-expands-management-team.html K.E. Griffin, a Cornell University graduate and Master's of Sociology candidate has joined the team at Portland, Oregon-based TransActive Education & Advocacy as manager of their growing Community Education and STAR Training program.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:28:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11854946-transactive-seeking-community-education-program-manager.html TransActive Education & Advocacy, a leading non-profit serving transgender children, youth and their families is seeking someone to manage their growing Community Education program. The organization is based in Portland, Oregon.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:20:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11828570-trans-youth-organization-announces-new-programs.html TransActive Education and Advocacy announces their "In A Bind" chest binder program for trans masculine youth and young adults, two new child and youth programs and a call for increased collaboration between youth advocacy groups nationwide.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:50:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11805051-new-study-affirms-early-treatment-of-transgender-adolescents.html An article published online in Pediatrics affirms early and affirming treatment of transgender adolescents with puberty blocking and cross-sex hormones greatly reduces psychological trauma, suicidal ideation and physical obstacles the youth face.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:40:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11774835-transactive-unveils-spotlight-expose-series.html TransActive Education & Advocacy's new series provides closer look at individuals and organizations who, through actions, ideologies, bias and ignorance perpetuate intolerance and abuse of gender nonconforming children, youth and their families.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:19:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11758914-transactive-addresses-right-wing-attacks-on-transgender-children.html TransActive Education & Advocacy, a leading transgender child and youth advocacy organization spotlights ultra-conservative, fundamentalist oppression and abuse of gender nonconforming children and youth.Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:21:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11748931-transactive-helps-trans-youth-avoid-pubertal-changes.html In recent interview conducted for the Portland Mercury, reporter Sarah Mirk sat down with TransActive and Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) founder Jenn Burleton to discuss TransActive's work with transgender children.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:51:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11744954-multnomah-county-proclaims-december-transgender-children-awareness-month.html Jenn Burleton, Executive Director of TransActive Education & Advocacy and often uncredited co-founder of Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA, formerly Trans Youth Family Advocates) receives "Transgender Children Awareness Month" proclamation.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:59:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11733061-multnomah-county-or-proclaims-december-transgender-child-awareness-month.html As their 4th Annual Silent Auction approaches TransActive Education & Advocacy announces that the month of December has been declared "Transgender Child Awareness Month" by Multnomah County, Oregon.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:51:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11721018-transactive-executive-director-issues-statement-re-bro-2012-marriage-equality-measure-decision.html Basic Rights Oregon's decision to not pursue putting a marriage equality measure on the 2012 ballot represents both a painful political reality and, most importantly, a commitment to building support in order to be victorious in the near future.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:46:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11719766-transactive-and-tijuana-mexico-service-organization-to-collaborate.html TransActive Education & Advocacy, a leading U.S. based transgender and gender non-conforming child and family services organization has signed an agreement of collaboration with the Tijuana, Mexico based Centro de Orientacion Psicologica y Sexual.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:27:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11698112-transactive-education-advocacy-4th-annual-silent-auction.html Since 2008, TransActive Education & Advocacy's "Superheroes for Superkids" Silent Auction has been their highlight community event of the year and 2011 promises to be the biggest and best yet with the addition of Janet Mock as keynote speaker.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:57:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11672913-wpath-releases-new-standards-of-care-for-transgender-children.html The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) released its 7th Edition Standards of Care. It includes expanded guidelines for care of transgender children and adolescents. The last update to the Standards of Care was in 2001.Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:38:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11649628-transactive-pflag-to-present-of-trucks-and-tiaras-workshop-at-iris-pride-festival.html TransActive Education & Advocacy and PFLAG Central Coast present "Of Trucks and Tiaras: Supporting Trans and Gender Non-conforming Children and Youth in Your Community" Sunday, September 18 from 2:30-4:30pm at the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:19:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11441597-keynote-address-oregon-education-association-lgbtq-caucus.html Jenn Burleton, Executive Director at TransActive Education & Advocacy shares her thoughts on the primary role intolerance for gender non-conformity (as opposed to sexual orientation) has on bullying and oppression of all children and youth.Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:25:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11349533-winning-team-transactive-ohsu-and-legacy-emanuel.html TransActive staff have been working to foster closer collaborative relationships with medical care providers so that we may continue to expand the case management services we offer to families of children who may identify as transgender.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:57:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11247032-transactive-narrative-research-request.html Leading transgender and gender non-conforming child organization, TransActive Education & Advocacy, issues request for PRE and POST narratives from families of transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:35:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11243731-transactive-issues-research-project-clarification.html While both Dr. Anissa Rogers and Dr. Heidi Allen support the work of TransActive, there is no existing, IRB-approved research relationship at this time between TransActive, Dr. Rogers, Dr. Allen, the Univ. of Portland or Portland State Univ.Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:54:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11097647-transgender-child-awareness-week.html Portland (Oregon) Mayor Sam Adams will issue a proclamation declaring December 5-11th, 2010 as “Transgender Child Awareness Week” in the city of Portland! This is the first time such a proclamation has occurred anywhere in the United States.Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:06:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10953143-transactive-founder-receives-2010-equality-champion-award.html Basic Rights Oregon will award TransActive Founder and Executive Director Jenn Burleton its 2010 Equality Champion Award at their upcoming 28th Annual Dinner & Auction at the Oregon Convention Center..Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:39:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10818155-you-are-what-youre-born-in-texas-media-oppression-of-transgender-people.html TransActive Education & Advocacy video that examines and exposes the negative cumulative effect that oppressive and exploitative media representations have on all transgender people, especially children and youth.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:19:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10753100-pride-foundation-awards-5000-grant-to-transactive-education-advocacy.html TransActive Education & Advocacy receives $5,000 grant from the Pride Foundation to support their innovative and ground-breaking training, support and advocacy services to transgender and gender non-conforming children, youth and their families.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:24:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10635615-first-do-harm-weird-science-from-fringe-pediatric-organization.html In a statement endorsed by leading researchers & organizations, TransActive warns that schools that implement the recommendations of the American College of Pediatricians will perpetuate the physical and psychological abuse of transgender students.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:01:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10629108-fox-news-mocks-transgender-child-in-maine.html In a letter to parents of transgender children, TransActive Executive Director Jenn Burleton accuses FOX News of being "uninformed, intolerant and abusive" and of using transgender children and their families as "a prop in their culture war".Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:43:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10624973-transactive-fully-endorses-statement-by-professionals-concerned-about-gender-diagnoses-in-the-dsm.html For youth who identify as transgender or transsexual, or who express gender dysphoria and discomfort with their anatomical body, early intervention can alleviate future difficulties and assist young people to mature in their affirmed gender identity.Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:01:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10608564-federal-court-denial-of-trans-medical-care-unconstitutional.html After careful consideration, the court concludes that the defendants’ application of Wis. Stat. § 302.386(5m) to these plaintiffs constitutes deliberate indifference to the plaintiff’s serious medical needs in violation of the Eighth Amendment.Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:19:27 GMT