Peer Health Educators Training

1. Peer Health Educators Training Monday, October 15, 2012 Presenters: Brianna Serrano-Graduate Assistant Shamel Green-Straight Talks Intern LGBTA Student Resource Center Pennsylvania State University University Park Campus 101 Boucke Building 814-863-1248 LGBTA@psu.edu

2. Objectives • To raise awareness of the experiences of people who are LGBT • To consider how we can support residents who are LGBT • To review the resources on campus for people who are LGBTA • Personal Stories & FAQ

3. Important LGBTA Definitions • Definitions Handout • Questions regarding terminology?

4. Genderbread Person

5. What is an Ally? • How you can be an Ally!

6. Resources-National • Parents & Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) • Nonprofit organization for families/friends supporting LGBT people • Community.pflag.org • Human Rights Campaign (HRC) • Civil rights organization for LGBT equality • Hrc.org • National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) • Political grassroots to advocate for LGBT community • Thetaskforce.org • Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) • Each person of school communities are respected and valued • Glsen.org • The Trevor Project • Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth • Thetrevorproject.org (866) 488-7386 • The Asexual Visibility & Education Network • http://www.asexuality.org/home/

7. Resources-Local/Campus • Straight Talks Program • http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbta/straighttalks.shtml • LGBTA Speaker’s Bureau panel presentation for organizations, classes, and programs • LGBTA Student Resource Center (LGBTA SRC) • http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbta • Discussion Groups, volunteers/interns, Straight Talks, Support Network, Outreach • LGBT Support Network • http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbta/network • Program to support positive climate for LGBT persons in PSU community. Resources available on ANGEL • Penn State Commission of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity • http://equity.psu.edu/clgbte • Commission to address issues faced by LGBT Penn State community • Affirmative Action Office/Diversity Education Center • Diversity Education and Discrimination Complaints • 328 Boucke Building, (814) 863-0471 • Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)-students • (814) 863-0395, 5th floor Student Health Center

8. What Would You Do? • Split into groups of 5-10 people or large group • Questions to consider… • Who might you contact for support? • What resources would you offer the student? • What programs can you do to support LGBTA students or educate others? • What would you say and how would you support a student or a brother who comes out to you? • Support Network Participant (Time permitted) • Large group discussion

9. What You Can Do • Be an Ally • Join the LGBT Support Network http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/index.cfm • Join the Commission on LGBT Equity • Educate yourself • Create a positive environment in your own classroom/office/unit • Be proactive in making changes-don’t wait until a problem arises • Know the individuals and resources on campus • Call someone knowledgeable if an incident occurs. Take action in a timely manner

10. Handouts • How You Can Help LGBTA Students and Staff • Strategies for Being An Effective Ally • Promoting a Supportive Environment • Support Network http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/index.cfm

11. Mini Straight Talk • Ground Rules: • Take Stories, not Faces • Not professionals • Can Refuse Questions • Question and Answer

12. Closing & Evaluations Questions? Please fill out and return evaluations! LGBTA SRC lgbta@psu.edu 101 Boucke Building