Join us as we host Strength United for an illuminating virtual workshop on the ABC's of LGBTQIA+ Identities. This workshop will provide a brief introduction to cultural humility and LGBTQIA+ identities, and also focuses on common issues those in the community face. Since Strength United focuses its work on supporting and affirming queer survivors of intimate partner violence, we will be focusing some of the workshop on being sensitive and affirming to LGBTQIA+ survivors of sexual violence. 

This is a safe space for all to come and learn, and we welcome all questions at the conclusion of the workshop. We hope to see you there!

Diego Echaveste-Avila Bio:

Diego graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, from California State University, Northridge. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Social Work. He is the current Pride Outreach Specialist at StrengthUnited. As the Pride Outreach Specialist, Diego strives to educate on sexual assault and domestic violence within the LGBTQIA+ communities; he strives to create new and innovative ways to engage the community. Diego is also a member of the Pride United team, which aims to support LGBTQIA+ survivors by providing queer-affirming services.

CSUN/StrengthUnited Bio:

StrengthUnited, a chartered center of California State University, Northridge (CSUN), has served the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys for more than 30 years, supporting the most vulnerable members of our community at critical moments in their lives, and providing prevention, intervention, and education in our community to address violence and abuse at the root. StrengthUnited is an irreplaceable resource for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Maltreatment in our community.