LGBT Charter News August 2008
LGBT Charter Mark Award
Congratulations to the Training and Personnel Department, Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary on their recent LGBT Charter mark award.
The award was presented to Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary at a ceremony during the first ever Dumfries Pride on Saturday 26th August 2008. The department worked hard to fulfil the requirements of the LGBT Charter and proved themselves to be a leading force in equality in Dumfries and Galloway and all over Scotland.
Look out for a case study from the Training and Personnel Department, Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary soon to see exactly what they did to gain their LGBT Charter mark proving their commitment to LGBT equality.
LGBT Equality Law and Good Practice Guide
Look out for the new LGBT Equality Law and Good Practice pages going up onto the Policy section of the website. It's a handy guide with important information on LGBT equality law in an accessible, easy-to-understand format that you will want to read. If you would like more information on policy please contact info@lgbtyouth.org.uk.
LGBT Awareness Training
Breaking Barriers
Are you looking to have some LGBT awareness training for you or your organisation to get your LGBT Charter Mark, but are on a tight budget?
LGBT Youth Scotland will be running free training over the coming months to organisations that provide a service for young people or any of the following:
- Youth Work
- Education
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Helplines
- Sexual Health
- Through Care & After Care
For more information and dates of training please click here.
LGBT Charter Mark
Look out for the new and improved LGBT Charter of Rights and toolkit. The LGBT Charter of Rights has undergone a make-over so that it now includes ALL lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
As before, the LGBT Charter is about increasing visibility of LGBT people and promoting positive messages, challenging homophobia and raising awareness of LGBT issues in mainstream services, however the toolkit is now accessible to agencies who don't work exclusively with LGBT young people. Non youth organisations can now use the LGBT Charter to diversify and improve their service, adopt and promote good practice on their journey towards LGBT equality.
The LGBT Charter of Rights and toolkit have been completely redesigned and now has its very own LGBT Charter logo. The website has undergoine a revamp to be in keeping with the new Charter of Rights design and toolkit.
For more information on the LGBT Charter of Rights email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk or explore the newly updated LGBT Charter pages.
