RICHMOND, Va. -- Health Brigade, formally known as the Fan Free Clinic, is planning on distributing free self defense kits to patients who may have experienced gender-based violence.

The idea for the self-defense kits came from SNAP-Co., a Transgender led non-profit in Atlanta, Ga. that distributes similar kits to clients upon request. Health Brigade opened its doors to the ...

After noticing an increase in violence against the transgender community, one Richmond clinic is stepping in to help. Jordin Cotman has worked with Health Brigade for the past two years as a ...