Date

09/28/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Location

Online

Host(s)



Presenter(s)

Marsela Rojas-Salas she/her Project Manager, Jennica Sinor she/her Project Coordinator, VALOR; Jamila Cervantes they/them Senior Program Officer, Edward Cervantes he/him Senior Program Officer; Just Detention International (JDI)


Description

This webinar intends to provide foundational knowledge about the transgender community and the issues that transgender survivors face in detention settings. We will begin to explore the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your skills, including learning basic terminology and exploring how to provide gender-affirming care and services to transgender survivors in detention.



Learning Objectives

  • Develop a basic understanding of transgender identities
  • Understand the dynamics of sexual abuse for transgender survivors in detention
  • Strengthen skills to provide gender-affirming care and services to incarcerated transgender people


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