Nurturing, Valuing, and Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth Deb Norris March 8, 2022

Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,

Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont

Instructor: Joy Kitchell

Adults may have questions about ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual youth. This training, while examining what it means to be inclusive, also discusses current methods of prevention that youth-serving organizations and all adults who care can take. Participants will a) discuss ways to nurture the formation of gender identity b) examine why LGBTQIA+ youth may be at an increased risk of experiencing child sexual abuse, particularly homeless LGBTQIA+ youth c) learn primary prevention skills with LGBTQIA+ youth in mind. This training is for early childhood educators, after school professionals, and caregivers.

Core Knowledge Area

Child Development
Families & Communities
Healthy Environment & Nutrition

Focus

Infant/Toddler
Preschool/PreK
School-Age
Program Directors/Managers

Session Dates

Session Times

May 2, 2022

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Additional Information

Due to generous donors, these trainings will remain Free to Vermonters. Enter Promo Code: VERMONTER when registering. If you have any questions about using the Promo Code, please contact Joy at jkitchell@pcavt.org.