To request Spanish or ASL interpretation, please contacts us at [email protected] no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. Si necesita interpretación en español o interpretación de señas, por favor comunicase por correo electrónico [email protected] no más tardar de 2 semanas antes del taller. 

March 10th, 10am-11:30am PT (1-2:30pm ET)

At the intersections of race and gender, this workshop focuses on Black trans communities (and not just as abstract concepts, but as real and vibrant people who continue to shape our world). This workshop is about the wellbeing and thriving of communities that have been immeasurably minoritized by oppression, violence, and other byproducts of colonization. Together, workshop attendees will explore a range of examples of Black trans aliveness (but also the lack thereof) in our present and past. We will engage in self-reflection and goal-setting activities to shape a future of Black trans aliveness. 

This workshop is not a space for hollow performativism, nor is it a naive utopian “get-freedom-quick” pitch. Our online gathering is a praxis of Radical Imagination and an intentional time to fortify our personalized roles in creating a better world for Black and trans people. Each workshop participant will leave with (at least) one call-to-action that amplifies Black trans aliveness and an accountability plan for their goal(s). 

Note: This workshop includes non-graphic mentions of intimate partner abuse and other forms of violence that minoritized people face at disproportionate rates. All participants are welcome—regardless of their identities, scope of work, or prerequisite knowledge—as long as they are invested in a future where Black trans people experience safety, abundance, and liberation. 

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at [email protected] at least two weeks before the training date.

Day 1: March 18th, 4pm-6pm PT (7pm-9pm ET)

Day 2: March 19th, 4pm-6pm PT (7pm-9pm ET)

Hosted by The National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence

Facilitated by Charlotte Nguyen

Our Intention: To provide a space of healing and support for LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence as they explore recovery, empowerment, and a reconnection to self. Through holistic mind-body practices, this two-part series will provide survivors with a means of becoming reacquainted with their bodies, allowing them to find ease and safety within themselves and in community.

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at [email protected] at least two weeks before the training date.

March 26th, 11am-12:15pm PT (2pm-3:15pm ET)

This webinar, presented by the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence and the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence, provides an introduction to service providers and coalitions on working with LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Participants will learn about LGBTQ+ survivors’ experiences of violence, including information on prevalence and dynamics of violence, service providers’ obligations under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), as well as best practices for effectively serving LGBTQ+ survivors in their communities.

·      Priority will be given to OVW grantees.

·      No CLE credits will be provided.

·      There is no fee to attend this webinar.

Please email Maggie Roberts at [email protected] with any questions. 

Day 1: April 28th, 10am-12:00pm PT (1-3pm ET)

Day 2: April 29th, 10am-12:00pm PT (1-3pm ET)

Research has repeatedly shown that LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV are less likely to access traditional domestic violence services and are more likely to seek LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and resources at LGBTQ+ centers.

This two-day workshop aims to bridge the knowledge gap for those not specifically working in the GBV field and provide crucial information about the dynamics of IPV, the barriers LGBTQ+ survivors face when seeking traditional care, safety planning, and trauma-informed approaches to supporting survivors.

Additionally, this workshop will cover safety considerations for providers and strategies to mitigate vicarious trauma. Participants will leave this workshop better prepared to serve LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV.

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at [email protected] at least two weeks before the training date.

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