Gender-Based Violence Response & Readiness Audit
A diagnostic assessment for organizations responding to gender-based violence
The Gender-Based Violence Response & Readiness Audit is a web-based diagnostic designed to help organizations critically examine how they respond to gender-based violence across policy, practice, culture, and impact.
Developed by Leah M. Forney, a survivor of sexual and domestic violence with over a decade of gender-based violence experience, this audit moves beyond surface-level compliance to uncover blind spots, unintentional harm exposure, and systemic gaps that directly affect survivor outcomes.
This assessment is designed for organizations seeking to strengthen survivor-centered practices, improve cultural responsiveness, and build more equitable and effective systems of care.
What This Audit Examines
The audit evaluates organizational readiness across six core domains:
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Exposure to Unintentional Harm
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Cultural & Identity Responsiveness
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Survivor Impact & Experience
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Policy & Practice Alignment
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Intersectional & Compound Violence Support
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Emerging Gender-Based Violence Trends Preparedness
How the Audit Works
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Organizations complete a 30-question web-based assessment across the six domains.
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Each domain is scored, producing:
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An overall readiness score
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A risk level assessment
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Domain-specific indices, including:
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Harm Exposure Index
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Cultural Responsiveness Index
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Survivor Impact Score
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Readiness Score
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Following completion of the audit, organizations receive a comprehensive written report
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Ready to Learn More?
Use the form below to request an audit conversation and determine whether this assessment is the right fit for your organization.