Working with LGBTQ Youth – Inclusive Approaches Training- Friday 26th February 2016

With increased legislative protection and greater visibility of LGBTQ people in
society one might consider discrimination, inequalities and social exclusion to be
problems relegated to the past. Despite many advances however, research
continues to illustrate the issues that young people face as a result of their sexual
and gender identities women, and doctoral research focusing on the experiences of young women
growing up and ‘coming out’ in Northern Ireland, this one-day workshop will –
• Consider the appropriateness of various gender and sexual identities
terminology.
• Provide a brief overview of recent legislation designed to ensure equality.
• Consider the impact of discrimination and exclusion on young people.
• Provide sign posting to relevant organisations, programmes and resources.…Read more