Unlearning What We Were Told: Supporting LGBTQ2S+ Survivors of Sexual Assault-Unlearning What We Were Told: Supporting LGBTQ2S+ Survivors of Sexual Assault

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In this video, Sandy Erickson from the International Association of Forensic Nurses introduces the ISAC project and expresses gratitude to various individuals and organizations involved. Sandy discusses the mission of the association to provide forensic nursing care to patients affected by violence and trauma globally. The ISAC project offers assistance and training for providers serving sexual assault survivors in tribal communities. The upcoming webinars will focus on supporting children in tribal communities who are survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence against men and boys. Funding for the project is provided by the Office on Violence Against Women.<br /><br />Sandy then proceeds with a land acknowledgement, highlighting the importance of respecting and honoring indigenous peoples. She introduces Amanda Watson, a senior manager at Praxis International, who shares their expertise in advocating for LGBTQ and Two-Spirit survivors of sexual assault. Amanda emphasizes the need for inclusive spaces and discusses aspects like building and physical spaces, policies and procedures, services offered, and partnerships. They encourage participants to engage in discussions and ask questions throughout the webinar.<br /><br />The speaker highlights the significance of inclusivity and support for LGBTQ and Two-Spirit survivors, emphasizing the importance of ongoing training and policies that reflect their needs. They discuss considerations for direct services, such as language use and respectful interactions, and address the historical context of discrimination faced by LGBTQ and Two-Spirit individuals. Partnerships with organizations providing inclusive support are also emphasized. The video concludes with a discussion on changing policies and making systematic changes to promote inclusivity and support for LGBTQ and Two-Spirit survivors.

Keywords

Sandy Erickson

ISAC project

forensic nursing care

sexual assault survivors

tribal communities

webinars

supporting children

sexual violence against men and boys

inclusive spaces

partnerships

ongoing training

changing policies