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.

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

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

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

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 concerning the accrditation process, please contact the accreditation team.