Language Interpretation  Options

All of our events are held virtually. Register and the link to our webinar will be provided. If you need ASL or Spanish interpretation, please e-mail to info@lgbtqipvinstitute.org at least a week before.

La interpretación en español está disponible a pedido. Si necesita interpretación en español, envíenos un correo electrónico a info@lgbtqipvinstitute.org al menos una semana antes del evento.

January 8th, 10am to 12:00pm PST

This online training led by experienced LGBTQ+ IPV/ DV direct service providers will equip participants with information on how to successfully establish queer and trans (QT) youth survivor support groups by delving into:

– Determining the type of group that best suits the youth in your area

– Developing an effective, engaging, and emotionally safe structure

– Outreach strategies

– Examples of support group content

For any accommodations requests, reach out to Keilani Garcia (she/they) at kgarcia@lalgbtcenter.org at least two weeks before the training start date

January 14th 10am to 12am PST

At the intersections of race and gender, this workshop focuses on Black trans communities (and not just as proverbial concepts, but as real and vibrant communities that continue to shape our world). This session is about the protection, support, and thriving of people who are immeasurably minoritized by historic and systemic oppression—oppression that we each have a role in responding to and preventing. Together, we will discuss examples in the past and present to advance our accountability to intersectional liberation. Then, we will engage in self-reflection and goal-setting activities to develop future outcomes of Black trans aliveness.

This session is not a naive utopian dream nor a space for hollow performativism; it is a praxis of Radical Imagination and an intentional space to explore our personalized roles in harm reduction and harm prevention. Each workshop participant will leave with (at least) one goal that amplifies Black trans aliveness, an accountability plan for their goal, and a robust list of resources for continued support.

Note: Topics of this discussion include non-graphic themes of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of harm 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 are healing, honored, and safe.

This session will be facilitated by Nish Newton (they/them). Nish Newton is a community changemaker and caretaker. They are a disciple of Radical Imagination and Healing-Centered Liberation, and their work is informed by the old ways of elders and the new ways of our descendants.

Nish is a Black, queer, trans survivor of sexual and domestic violence among a myriad of other identities and lived experiences. They also utilize their background as an educator, historian, sociologist, and creative artist to wage a better world

January 15th and January 16th, 10am to 12:30pm PST

Building on information from the foundational youth training, the two-day advanced training dives into specific topics crucial to providing the most effective support to LGBTQ+ youth survivors today including cyberstalking and digital abuse, gender affirming care, sexual health, and more. Additionally, this training focuses on the youth most marginalized within the community: bisexual+ youth, transgender youth, and youth of color.

In addition to receiving information and resources, participants will have the opportunity to practice and refine skills needed to apply information learned and to connect with other service providers across the nation.

Attendance for the entirety of both days is required to receive a certificate of completion.

For any accommodation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at kgarcia@lalgbtcenter.org at least 2 weeks ahead of the training start date.

January 21st, 10am to 12:00pm PST

Our 2-hour core trainings are great for youth service providers looking to provide essential training to their staff on providing culturally responsive and specific support to LGBTQ+ youth survivors, learning best practices, and providing tangible skills building. This training covers:

– Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) 101

– Barriers to Care

– The Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias

Certificates of completion available upon request.

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at kgarcia@lalgbtcenter.org at least two weeks before the training start date.

January 22nd, 1pm to 2:30pm PST

Join the National LGBTQ+ Institute on IPV for our Open Technical Assistance Hours—an essential resource for your agency! We offer this drop-in session once a month, with no registration required. Our team is ready to review your agency’s policies, practices, and services.

We can provide guidance on specific questions or scenarios, and assist you in identifying research and resources to better support LGBTQ+ survivors. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your agency’s capacity to serve the LGBTQ+ community.

These open hours are designed for all professionals serving LGBTQ+ survivors, including youth service providers, domestic service providers, teachers, social services staff, and more. We welcome anyone dedicated to supporting this community.