This workshop is approved for two continuing education units by the DC Board of Social Work and meets criteria for the LGBTQ cultural competency and public health content requirements.
Young people are navigating a sexual health information and access system that can be greatly impacted by the adults they interact with, resulting sometimes negatively in their health and well-being. As youth-serving professionals we have the ability of improving these sexual health navigational challenges in how we interact with young people, what we know their rights are and how we address our responsiveness to their needs. During this workshop of presentation, case scenario discussion and question and answer, participants will learn strategies for engaging with young people, become familiar with District of Columbia’s Minor’s Rights and Confidentiality laws and learning steps for being a more culturally responsive provide with LGBTQ young people.
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Presenters: Advocates for Youth, a national organization
SSWA DC believes school social workers in DC are a valued part of the education of all children, connecting schools, families, and communities to support student well-being and success.
2 Massachusetts Ave NE
Unit 76746
Washington, DC 20013
info@sswadc.org