Sexual Health Advocacy

I learned language for conversations about sexuality, how to support a person to take risks with dignity, and still maintain personal values without imposing those values on another person.
— OTAC participant

Description:

Learn how you can become an advocate for people regarding issues related to sexuality. Gain techniques and resources to empower someone to explore and express their sexuality. Build skills for promoting and protecting a person’s sexual health rights and discover new ways to address concerns raised by parents and others.

(v. 25 - Former Title: From Ally to Advocate; 20 Tips, Tools, and Resources for Supporting a Person’s Sexual Health)

Learning Objectives:

  • Use a person-centered approach to understand sexual self-determination and support needs

  • Build skills for addressing sexuality in team meetings and other professional settings

  • Learn ways to respond to concerns raised by others

  • Promote rights-based responses to problematic and/or dangerous behaviors

This Training is Available in the Following Formats:

Continuing Education Credits:

  • Approved for CEUs for Oregon Foster Care and Long-Term Care Providers

  • Approved for CEs for Washington State Long-Term Care Workers through Training Program Among Friends, LLC (WA753791) under DSHS CE Approval Code

  • Need credits in your state? Contact us and we’ll be happy to work with you to get our trainings approved!