About the Training:
This training will examine issues and barriers that may increase risks and heighten vulnerabilities to human trafficking among LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals. Through workshop presentation and discussion, participants will identify the structural and systemic challenges that impact trafficking survivors and discuss steps to provide a unique response to promote resiliency and advocate for meaningful resources. Finally, participants will share strategies to sustain self-awareness, compassion, and supportive consultation when working with survivors of human trafficking in LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse communities.
Training Objectives:
Meet the Trainer:
Tharyn Giovanni (he/him) is an independently licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with queer and gender expansive youth and young adults. His clinical interests include advocacy for youth and their families, working with trauma and substance use, and supporting other clinicians in providing affirming care. Tharyn approaches clinical work through psychodynamic theories, third-wave cognitive behavioral approaches, harm reduction, and relational cultural frameworks while also addressing intersectionality and examining systems of oppression, privilege, and power.
Tharyn earned his MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work and has been practicing clinical social work for the last decade as a supervisor, therapist, and consultant. He has previously worked with youth and young adults in various capacities on programs focused on LGBTQ issues, including houselessness, commercial sexual exploitation, sexual health, substance use, and trauma. He is currently a Social Work PhD student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
*This training is being hosted by MCASA. It is free, virtual, and social work CEUs will be available.*
