Presented by: Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, Founder, CEO and Lead Trainer, Elevatus Training

We know the rate of sexual abuse among people with I/DD is very high, 7 times higher than the general population. And, we also want people with I/DD to lead full, healthy lives and have relationships that are enriching, supportive, and not exploitative. One way to help prevent abuse, and support healthy, satisfying relationships is with sexuality education that teaches self-advocates to become sexual self-advocates.

This online workshop will cover the knowledge and skills needed to achieve this goal. We will explore the latest statistics regarding abuse and learn useful tips and tools for helping people become sexual self-advocates. We will discuss topics to include when working with self-advocates, such as: body parts and body autonomy, skills for saying no, and the difference between a healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationship. 

Learning Objectives:

• Explore how sexual self-advocacy reduces sexual abuse
• Examine the knowledge and skills needed to prevent abuse, while supporting healthy relationships
• Review ways to teach these knowledge and skills to people with I/DD.

This webinar is pending approval to provide 1.5 CE hours for Licensed Social Workers.

The New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0105).