Course Objectives:
1) Analyze the statistics regarding the ongoing epidemic of violence (physical, sexual, and psychological) facing the LGBTQIA community
2) Understand the sociocultural attitudes which contribute to the underreporting of violent crimes to local authorities
3) Develop a connection between the epidemic of violence faced by minority communities and majority communities
4) Discover comprehensive strategies, policies, and best practices to reduce and prevent violence against the LGBTQIA community
**Recommended for all institutions serving kids, teens, and young adults in the fields of education, health, criminal justice, and welfare