Special Interest: Encountering Issues of Human Rights and Gender Identity/Expression
This training will provide an introduction to the issues of Human Rights and Gender Identity that may arise within organizations that service the vulnerable sector. Melodie Bissell, the President and CEO of Plan to Protect®, will share definitions and recommendations on demonstrating sensitivity and understanding within the context of a safe and welcoming environment. Best practices will be provided as it relates to screening on staff, washroom guidelines, change rooms, and overnight. We will include recommendations for responding to inquiries, parental concerns, supervision and oversight. We will also provide case studies for discussion and learning purposes. Guest panelist: Candi Pigg, Plan to Protect® General Counsel. Let's raise the bar on protection!
Disclaimer:
The development, preparation and publication of this webinar has been undertaken with great care. The information contained herein is intended to assist organizations in establishing policy. The content is current as the date of the publication and does not reflect subsequent changes in law. This information is distributed with the understanding that it does not constitute legal advice. Organizations are strongly encouraged to seek legal counsel as well as counsel from your insurance company when establishing a policy. This presentation is copyright protected 2016.
Plan to Protect® offers an extensive series of Special Interest Webinars on topics that interest individuals who work with children, youth, persons with disabilities, or the elderly. Our 60-minute webinars are extremely helpful in approaching a wide variety of topics ranging from administration to leadership to awareness. Each of these webinars is recorded and made available for purchase or FREE for members. Members have access to these FREE webinars on the www.plantoprotect.com website under the members section.
This training is designed for individual access and use ONLY. Organizations that wish to provide group training should contact training@plantoprotect.com for group training options. Use of this training for groups is a breach of copyright and distribution.
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