First Witness Interviewing and Working with Queer Youth: Understanding the Cultural Context

Training Overview

This session will cover the dynamics of interviewing and working with queer youth who are potential victims of violence or abuse. Topics discussed will include dynamics of abuse and violence in the queer community, barriers to service, historical context and power dynamics, risk factors, and suggestions for building inclusion into your practice, both on the individual level when interviewing queer youth. as well as the organizational level when working with queer youth in general.

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DHS Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarships are available for county, tribes, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training, including travel, lodging, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship.

Details

Date:
November 12
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$50
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Website:
https://firstwitness.org/training/

Organizer

First Witness
Phone:
218.727.8353
Email:
Info@firstwitness.org
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