Fostering Affirming Spaces for Queer & Trans Youth Who are System-Involved or at High Risk of System-Involvement

 Mack Boyle

Training Description

This training will support participants in exploring strategies and practices for fostering affirming and inclusive spaces for queer and trans youth. Participants will learn definitions related to gender identity and sexual orientation while examining the reality of current experiences of queer and trans youth within systems of care. Through videos, discussion, scenario practice, and journal reflection, participants will explore both individual and institutional practices that affirm and support queer and trans youth that are system-involved or at high risk of being system-involved.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to explain 3 different definitions related to gender identity and sexual orientation

• Participants will be able to explain 1-2 experiences that queer and trans youth have within systems of care