Open to the public, conference attendees, or are otherwise not for pre-set group of attendees.
This session will explore the differences and similarities of the programs’ purposes, benefits, structures, and membership. Participants will learn tips for creating and maintaining groups, and hear what legal and HR professionals have to say about best practices for implementation.
FREE for NYS leaders, managers, and staff of: Runaway & Homeless Youth programs, detention providers, and Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Programs.
Adults in youth programs and education settings have a unique opportunity to provide
programming and materials that allow youth to see themselves and their families
represented.
Designed for HR and leadership, this session provides workplace policies and practices for creating affirming environments for current and future LGBTQIA staff, while reviewing laws that many employers in NYS are unaware of.
Research shows that having just ONE supportive adult can reduce suicidality for LGBTQ+ youth. This session provides insight into their psycho-social-emotional needs with the aim of assisting youth-serving programs in creating affirming environments, building trusting relationships, and improving mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA youth.
Hosted by the Youth Justice Institute’s Lunch & Learn series: Lyndon will be discussing managing the relationships between juvenile facilities, families, and transgender youth.
This interactive session introduces nonprofit staff and leadership to supporting the needs of transgender clients and community members. Attendees will be equipped with a foundation in communicating with and about trans individuals, and will identify simple systems-level changes for organizations.
This interactive session introduces nonprofit staff and leadership to supporting the needs of transgender clients and community members. Attendees will be equipped with a foundation in communicating with and about trans individuals, and will identify simple systems-level changes for organizations.
During this complex time for families, LGBTQ young people are facing unique challenges. This session will equip families with strategies for supporting the LGBTQ children they are now with around the clock.
During this complex time for educators, LGBTQ young people are facing unique challenges. This session will assist educators and school staff in continuing their support for LGBTQ students while now at a distance.
This session introduces non-profit staff and leadership to supporting the needs of transgender clients and employees. Attendees will be equipped with a foundation in communicating with and about trans individuals and will begin to examine systems-level changes for organizations.
