Aden Hemmerling He/Him’s Post

Allies can be a powerful source of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Three components are commonly cited by LGBTQ+ people for effective allyship: being accepting, having humility and taking action. This Southern Poverty Law Center Hopewatch article provides some suggestions to help ensure those components are part of your allyship. #education, #socialjustice, #humanrights

excellent Good Practice Guide with important lessons about how to support LGBT communities to use Restorative Justice to address hate crime.

Breaking Barriers: Unveiling LGBTQ+ Community. ➡ Understanding LGBTQ+ Diversity: From dissecting LGBTQ+ terminology to exploring the symbolism behind the pride flag, our presentation offers an in-depth look into the multifaceted identities within the LGBTQ+ community, challenging misconceptions and fostering understanding. ➡ Navigating Cultural Narratives: Delve into the historical context of love and sexuality, debunking the myth that LGBTQ+ identities are solely Western constructs. ➡ Charting Progress and Challenges: Trace the developmental trajectory of the LGBTQ+ movement in India, examining milestones, setbacks, and ongoing struggles. 

Are you looking for data specific to LGBTQ communities? Check out this informative, 10-minute video from the South Southwest PTTC on how to leverage several data sources to obtain valuable information to work effectively with LGBTQ youth and adults in your community. Click here to view the video: https://lnkd.in/gz5dB9W2 #PreventionWorks #glpttc

How do we cultivate understanding between Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities? This question is at the heart of Jarod Rhine-Davis’s work. For the past number of years, Rhine-Davis has led a dialogue that seeks to bridge these two identities. In our latest JDC Voices Blog post, he talks about the challenges and opportunities that this work poses, and what it means to be proudly Jewish and LGBTQ+. Read the full reflection: https://bit.ly/4bio8FH

Proud to launch my Director of Public Health Report on the last day of LGBT history month about LGBTQ+ health in Croydon. From Question Marks to Understanding- Uncovering the Health and Wellbeing of Our LGBTQ+ community. A video accompanying my report showcases the lives of local people and allies in the LGBTQ+ community, with first-hand accounts of the impact of their experiences. https://lnkd.in/esNeumDq Limited data on the LGBTQ+ community makes it difficult to understand their health and wellbeing needs and the inequalities they face. LGBTQ+ people are more likely than others to feel isolated or lonely. Nationally, one in three LGBTQ+ young people experience mental health difficulties, compared to one in eight in the general population. One in seven LGBTQ+ people avoid treatment for fear of discrimination. There are three key things we can all do to support our LGBTQ+ community. These are to keep questioning our assumptions, actively support their visibility and promote their representation across all areas. #LBGT #publichealth

How can leaders help create a work environment that provides the foundation for the LGBTQ+ community to be seen, heard and included? Members of Spencer Stuart's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group share their insights: https://lnkd.in/gnvnR_43

Understanding Domestic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships and its Impact on Parenting Whether you're a professional working in this field or someone seeking to understand and support affected individuals better, our webinar offers valuable insights and strategies for fostering safer, healthier environments for LGBTQ+ parents. https://buff.ly/4cw327E?

As we celebrate #PrideMonth and the LGBTQ+ people in our communities, let’s consider how we can enhance well-being and recovery within LGBTQ+ communities. 📜 Check out this article from the GAINS Center that looks at inequities LGBTQ+ communities experience when they are at the intersection of the mental health and criminal legal system and learn about possibilities for change: https://bit.ly/3KbRz0Z

5 simple tips … it’s not hard or complicated … just takes a bit of effort to make the time to develop and then use your “ally” muscle. Give it a go … you might surprise yourself!!