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DESCRIPTION: Training Series: Supporting Trans Survivors of Gender-Based Violence\nThis training provides an overview of gender-based violence (GBV) in Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse communities, highlighting the scale of the issue through statistics, research, and the intersections of race, class, disability, and neurodiversity. It explores the concept of trans misogyny, including its role in the current political climate and the impact of widespread anti-trans misinformation, while also equipping participants with foundational Trans 101 language and tools for continued learning. By the end of the training, participants will understand the risk factors and barriers trans survivors face, define trans misogyny within the GBV movement, and feel more confident in implementing best practices to support Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse survivors.\nThe Supporting Trans Survivors Training Series is a series of three (3) sessions. This training series is facilitated by Danni Askini and Jesse Bohlin. Please see their bios below!\n \nSession 1: A Trans GBV Primer \n \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the rates of GBV Amongst Trans & Non-Binary Folks. \nUnderstanding the diversity of identities in TwoSpirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse Communities. \nUnderstanding How transphobia & Trans misogyny impacts GBV for trans people. \nBe able to Define Trans Misogyny in the context of the GBV movement \nIn this political moment how trans women are being framed as always abusers or threats to other women. \nUnderstand best practices in working with Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse peoples \n\nOutcomes: \n\n\nBe able to identify key risk factors for GBV in trans people\nBe able to identify the barriers for survivors in accessing services and support\nDefinitions of Trans Misogyny & Review of Trans 101 Language Glossary\nBe able to follow clients language, & ask questions respectfully (active listening to hear) and know when not to ask questions (passive listening to make note of research or self learning).  \nFeel more confident and comfortable supporting TwoSpirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse survivors who seek support.  \n\n \nA little about our facilitators,\nDanni Askini (she/they) is a nationally recognized transgender activist, policy expert, and Executive Director of Gender Justice League. With over two decades of experience, they have led efforts to secure gender-affirming healthcare protections, co-founded the Coalition for Inclusive Healthcare, and fought anti-trans ballot measures. Their work spans gender-based violence prevention, healthcare access, and trans civil rights.\n\nDanni has trained domestic violence service providers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers on trans misogyny, survivor advocacy, and the structural barriers transgender women face. Their expertise includes the intersections of race, class, disability, and neurodiversity in gender-based violence, as well as countering anti-trans misinformation campaigns.\n\nA survivor of gender-based violence themselves, Danni’s work is grounded in community resilience, harm reduction, and trauma-informed advocacy. Through this training, they will provide a critical analysis of the current political climate and practical tools to help service providers and advocates better support Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse survivors.\n\n\nJesse Bohlin was born and raised in northern Indiana, on the traditional homelands of the Pottawatomie and Dawa (Ottawa) Nations. Now, they live in Tacoma on the unceded ancestral lands of the Coast Salish, namely Puyallup, peoples. They have a BS in Agronomy and BA in Gender Studies from Purdue University. In June 2024, they earned their Master of Social Work from University of Washington Tacoma.\n\nAs an independent consultant, Jesse brings their experience as a researcher and domestic and sexual violence advocate to their work. They specifically focus on developing training and curriculum that centers on transgender and BIPOC experiences to help educate the public and advocates on how to support transgender survivors best. During their Masters, they specifically focused on interviewing transgender survivors about their experiences seeking help from friends and family and developing a curriculum for transgender individuals and their allies to support survivors in their communities.\n \n \n \nContact Hannah Whitworth for questions and accommodations, hannah@endgv.org.\nCEUs Available.\n \nCheck your spam/junk folder for the registration confirmation email. \n\nFor details, click here: https://endgv.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/transgbvsession1
SUMMARY:Training Series: Supporting Trans Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (Session 1)
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