Workshops can be attended individually on Sunday or Wednesday, and are in-person only. Symposium registration is not required.
Facilitating Sex Ed: The Basics and Beyond, $150.00:
April 23, 1-5pm
Are you interested in receiving the training and support you need to teach effective sex ed to young people? If so, you are in the right place! In this session, participants will learn the skills and information they need to facilitate sexual health education effectively.
Understanding Youth Survivors of Trafficking and Exploitation, $100.00
April 26, 9am-12pm
Unbound Houston works to resource communities and serve survivors in these primary ways: prevention education, professional training, crisis response, and comprehensive case management. In this presentation, attendees will learn about human trafficking as it occurs locally, statewide, and internationally. We will address the potential signs of trafficking, vulnerabilities that lead to a person becoming the target of a trafficker, their role in identifying and reporting as well as a foundational understanding of trauma-informed response. Local resources available to you who serve these survivors will also be discussed.
Recognizing & Responding to Adolescent Relationship Abuse, $ 100.00
April 26, 9am-12pm
Presented by AVDA, a nonprofit organization that has served the Houston community for 40 years with the mission to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers and fostering a community response to abuse.