Defy: 2SLGBTQIA+ Self-Defence (Inc-014)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

Defy: 2SLGBTQIA+ Self-Defence is a program for members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities of all abilities. Our goal is to heighten their sense of self-trust and awareness of their environment. We offer information and resources to folks, facilitating discussions about healthy relationships, healthy body image, safer ways of travelling via public transit or in a private vehicle, and house safety, bullying, harassment, and sexual and physical assault. We offer information about assault and self-defence specific to trans and queer individuals.

As we focus on trans, non-binary, 2-Spirit, and queer safety and empowerment, we prepare participants to defend themselves both mentally and physically and give them the confidence to deal with the range of types of aggression they are most likely to encounter in real life. The techniques we teach are practical and easy to learn, and the learning environment is safe, supportive, and full of positive energy.

Defy: 2SLGBTQIA+ Self-Defence is brought to you by Wen-Do Women’s Self-Defence.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply physical and verbal self-protection skills and strategies that cover a range of dangerous and/or uncomfortable situations.

• Understand and break down the victim-blaming stereotypes and myths that surround violence against queer and trans people.

Presented by: Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Secretariat in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Facilitator(s): 

• Leslie Allin, Instructor, Wen-Do Women's Self Defense

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Cost: Free (subject to Training Cancellation Policy)

Accommodation measures:

The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accreditation by Law Societies:

Please note that this activity is not eligible for accreditation of continuing professional development (CPD) with the law societies.

If you have questions, please contact the accreditation team.