LGBTQ+ Diversity

8400 Louisiana Street,Merrillville IN 46410

28 June, 2022

Description

Eric Evans is a Certified Prevention Specialist and serves as the Director of Prevention Services at Geminus Corporation. There, Mr. Evans provides oversight to multiple grant funded initiatives focusing on suicide prevention, mental health promotion, substance misuse prevention, and LGBTQ competency. Mr. Evans provides trainings to local school districts, community stakeholders, social service agencies, and throughout the US. The most important role for Mr. Evans is that of father to his two young kids. The LGBTQ Diversity Training is designed to increase 1) knowledge about LGBTQ culture, and elevated risks for mental health and social service needs, 2) LGBTQ-affirming attitudes, and 3) LGBTQ-affirming behaviors. The training will incorporate the following guiding principles: Variations in sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression are part of the typical spectrum of human diversity. The increased risks faced by LGBTQ and gender nonconforming youth, particularly those of color, are not inherent to their identities, but stem from the stresses of prejudice, discrimination, rejection, and mistreatment. Like all youth, LGBTQ and gender nonconforming youth thrive and succeed when their families, schools, and communities support and nurture their evolving identities. SAFE will be providing 1.5 CEUs for this event and lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Anjelica Mendoza at [email protected] by Monday, April 11th.