This training will provide best practices on working with community members who identify as LGBTQ+ and are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It will include:
* Learning best practices to create affirming, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals;
* Understanding policies and specific challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals have in accessing safe housing;
* Using positive youth development framework to center the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ youth as they
relate to homelessness; and
* Reviewing local and national trends pertaining to this community
The trainer, James Shultis (they/them pronouns), is a community educator and advocate, specializing in LGBTQ+ trainings and education. Learn more by going to:
www.jamesshultis.com.
This training will be offered 3 times in 3 locations. This registration is for the Turners Falls location: Wednesday, May 27, 9 am - 12 noon, Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
241 Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls. See other registration links for Pittsfield (5/11) and Holyoke (5/19).
