On Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m., the Scarborough Public Library will offer a webinar entitled: How to Celebrate Our Youth Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus …)
This virtual panel discussion for adults only (parents, guardians, foster parents, grandparents and caregivers) will provide a supportive space in which to learn more about creating a safe and inclusive home environment for children who are questioning and/or exploring their sexual identity.
Panelists include:
• Sedum Jackson, Youth Caucus and Youth Programs – MaineTrans.Net
• Michelle Shupp, Civil Rights Club Advisor and Reducing Sexism and Violence Program Advisor – Scarborough High School
• Eliana Goodman, President, Reducing Sexism and Violence Program and member of the Gender Sexuality Alliance – Scarborough High School.
• Justin Stebbins, PhD, Pride Project Advisor – Scarborough Middle School
Facilitators are the Library’s Youth Services Manager Louise Capizzo, and Coordinator of Programming and Communications Lucy Norvell.
The webinar is free and open to the public. Registration information can be found on the Library’s website: https://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/events/general-adult/how-celebrate-our-youth-who-identify-2slgbtqia
Questions for the panelists can be submitted by Friday, May 21 to Lucy Norvell at ljnorvell@scarboroughlibrary.org
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