10:00 am AKDT | 11:00 pm PDT | 12:00 pm MDT | 1:00 pm CDT | 2:00 pm EDT. Unlearning What We Were Told: Supporting LGBTQ2S Survivors of Sexual Assault. Presented by Amanda Watson (kanak maoli, they/them/theirs), Praxis International. Sexual assault survivors who are LGBTQ2S often have specific needs and face unique barriers to seeking services and support. In this webinar, you will learn how to make your agency welcoming and inclusive, how to proactively address common concerns of LGBTQ2S survivors, and how to ensure that LGBTQ2S survivors see your agency as an affirming resource. Attendees will receive information and awareness-raising tools to help promote effective services for LGBTQ2S survivors. Learning objectives: Become familiar with promising practices for providing inclusive and affirming services to LGBTQ2S survivors of sexual assault; Identify unique barriers to safety for LGBTQ2S survivors; Explore effective advocacy strategies for LGBTQ2S survivors of sexual violence.
