Breaking Barriers
Training Events
LGBT Youth Scotland is holding fourteen multi-agency training events across Scotland, looking at ways in which services can be made more accessible to LGBT young people experiencing a range of needs. This training series is funded by the Scottish Government as part of the Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative.
“What would make me use a service? Knowing that the staff have been trained to deal with LGBT issues and will not make me feel like a difficult customer or service user just for being who I am.”
LGBT young person
What will the training cover?
- LGBT young people and multiple needs – exploring links between identifying as LGBT and experiencing a range of service needs
- LGBT young people: confidentiality and information sharing
- Service barriers to engaging with LGBT young people and how to overcome them
- Monitoring sexual orientation and gender identity
- Demonstrating your inclusiveness and accessibility
Who is the training for?
The training is targeted towards staff working in youth work, mental health, sexual health, telephone helplines, substance misuse - staff in any organisation who work with children and young people.
Theory and practice will be included in the training, making t relevant for both service design and delivery.
“They say "well, that’s not for us, it’s not a service for us" ... how do we get past that? How can we make it that we’re showing that it is - that we’re an inclusive service?”
Training Dates across Scotland
July 30 ------- Edinburgh
August 6 ------- Glasgow (fully booked)
August 20 ------- Stirling
September 3 ------- Ayr
September 17 ------- Inverness
October 1 ------- Dundee
October 15 ------- Kirkcaldy
October 29 ------- Aberdeen
November 12 ------- Hawick
November 26 ------- Dumfries
December 10 ------- Perth
December 17 ------- Edinburgh
January 14 ------- Glasgow
January 28 ------- Shetland
How do I book a place at one of these training events?
It’s easy – just select a date from the list above and click here.
Alternatively, email training@lgbtyouth.org.uk or phone us on 0141 548 8121 to book your place.
Training is entirely free for participants, but please be aware that there will be a £50 charge for late cancellations to cover our costs