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Publications

This page contains links to all of the publications available from MTPC for download. Most are published by MTPC, but some are published by other organizations. We do our best to keep these up-to-date, but sometimes we miss one or two. Please let us know ( ) if any links or publications need updating.

Most downloads are PDF format.

Suicide Help

Saving Our Lives: Transgender Suicide Myths, Reality, and Help

Information for transgender people, family, friends, and allies. Includes warning signs, do's and don'ts, helpful tips, contact information, and myths and realities. Download

Preventing Transgender Suicide: An Introduction for Providers

Includes definitions, warning signs, victimization and PTSD, systemic stressors, protective factors, where to learn more, and references. Download

Personal Help

How to File a Discrimination Complaint

Step-by-step instructions on how to file a complaint of gender-based housing or employment discrimination with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
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MTPC Name Change Kit

Step-by-step instructions on how obtain a legal name change in Massachusetts and how to change your name with Social Security Administration, State-issued ID's, and your passport.
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Trans Experience in Mass. - BULLETIN

Apr 2010
Mar 2010
Jan/Feb 2010
Dec 2009
Nov 2009
Oct 2009

MA Legislation Advocacy Support

Publications in support of the proposed Massachusetts state bill to explicitly outlaw discrimination and hate crimes based upon a person's gender identity or expression.

Briefing Points
Truth vs. Myths
Summary of MA bill
Explanation of the MA Bill
Full MA bill text, HB1722 (2007)
Talking points
The Truth About H.1728/S.1687 (Hi rez, 1.7MB)
The Truth About H.1728/S.1687 (small file, 410KB)
Coalition partners
HB1722 Sponsors (2007)
Oral/Written Testimony Worksheet
State House Committee Hearings: A Primer

Jurisdictions w/GID laws (Dec 07) - NGLTF
GID-inclusive Hate Crime laws, map
GID-inclusive Non-discrimination, Hate Crime laws, map
GID-inclusive Non-discrimination, Hate Crime laws, map (B&W for printing)
GID Non-Discrimination laws - TransgenderLaw.org
Help with calling
Sample letter, .doc
Sample letter, pdf
Sample employer letter, .doc
Sample employer letter, pdf
Coalition partner form
Chanelle Pickett story
Rachel Jette Firing

MTPC Info

MTPC Brochure
Newsletters

Sample Flyers

MA Trans Lobby Day '07
Boston community meeting
Lowell community meeting
Trans garden of peace

Other Resources

No-Match Letters Talking Points
Boston TG ordinance text
Transgender legal issues - GLAD
High School, College Organizing on Trans issues
High School, College talking points on Trans Issues
SOFFA Victims
Trans Garden of Peace flyer
TDOR sponsorship form
NYC Transgender homeless shelter policy
Transgender Equality: A Handbook for Activists and Policymakers (2000) - NGLTF