Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

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A fantastic training opportunity for campus partners who are looking to better address the needs of LGBTQ students. Located at Penn State and hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape in partnerships with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

 

 

 

Bringing Sexual Violence Out of the Closet

PCAR/NSVRC’s Second Annual LGBTQ Summit

May 14, 2014

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Penn State Main Campus
State College, PA

 

 

PRESENTED BY:

 

Dr. AndreA Neumann-Mascis
The Meeting Point

michael munson
FORGE

Alison Bellivance
Planned Parenthood Keystone

Shaashawn Dial-Snowden
Central Penn College

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) are proud to announce the second annual LGBTQ Summit, hosted by the PCAR/NSVRC LGBTQ Workgroup.  This one-day summit will focus on understanding the connections between sexual violence and the LGBTQ community.  Workshops will be beginner to advanced levels and include topics about the intersections of racial  justice and the LGBTQ community; Queerability, or people living with disabilities who also identify as LGBTQ; healthy sexuality models for allies; and how sexual violence impacts the trans* community.  In addition to networking opportunities, participants will also be invited to three open invitation caucuses (Queer, Allies and Self-Care) for further discussion. 

 

AUDIENCE:

 

Sexual assault advocates and affiliated professionals.  This event is for anyone who wants to learn more about how sexual violence impacts the LGBTQ community.  Everyone, including straight allies!, are welcome and encouraged to attend.   

 

Cost:

 

Free for center staff, $75 for non-profit organization (with tax ID number), $100 for all other organizations.

 

 

REGISTRATION:

Deadline: May 7^th, 2014

 

To register and for further details: Click here or go to www.pcar.org and select CALENDER.

 

First time website users must register for PCAR/NSVRC website account to register for events and trainings.

 

·         Click New Visitor Registration, and complete the process as instructed. (if email address is already registered in database system, please click the forgot password link provided and instructions will be email to you to change your password.)

 

o   Registering for our new website will provide you access to all future events, trainings and PCAR/NSVRC store purchases. Please keep your password and login information for future use.

 

For further questions, please contact Katie Taylor at 717-728-9740 ext. 117