The Vera Institute of Justice, in collaboration with the National PREA Resource Center, presents a webinar on committing to a culture of safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth and adults in correctional institutions. In this webinar, Lorie Brisbin, Correctional Program Specialist at the National Institute of Corrections will discuss the importance of having strong policies and practices geared toward keeping LGBTI adults and youth safe. Anne Elwart, the Probation Manager at the William F. James Boys Ranch in Santa Clara County, California, and Major Debra Schmidt from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas will discuss steps their agencies have taken to create cultures of safety and respect for LGBTI people in their custody.
Who Should Attend:
Staff from state departments of corrections, jails, juvenile agencies, community corrections agencies, and lockups. PREA Coordinators and PREA Compliance Managers are encouraged to attend. Other recommended attendees include advocates from LGBTI groups, victims services, and other community-based organizations.
To register for this webinar, click here.