Training Overview
Persons who are transgender have become far more visible, which is reflective of greater societal acceptance. Still, of the letters in the “LGBTQ+ alphabet” (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, “other identities”), the “Ts” (transgender persons) more often face unique challenges relative to personal relationships, public interactions, and many other things that cisgender (non-transgender) persons take for granted.
Many of the challenges that “trans” and nonbinary individuals face occur when interacting with governmental entities, particularly law enforcement and the justice system. Gender expansive humans are both fearful and distrustful of those with power who can adversely affect their lives, particularly when they are crime victims or witnesses. Certainly, while many professionals are well-intentioned and compassionate, there is always a risk that their life experiences and biases may come into play when interacting with trans or nonbinary people.
What steps can professionals working with crime victims/survivors take to make trans and nonbinary people feel welcomed and accepted? What actions or words should they avoid? How does “passing” or not “passing” or the absence of legal rights in many states play into a transgender person’s daily life? And what are the mental health effects of the President of the United States attacking trans humans?
Join national speaker, diversity consultant, author, and retired civil trial lawyer Ellen “Ellie” Krug as she shares what it means to be transgender and offers tips on how to be inclusive toward anyone who identifies as trans or nonbinary. The talk will include some brief sharing of Ellie’s personal story, along with basics about pronouns, “passing,” and other issues. Come with questions!
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