At Family Services Ottawa, we are standing together with community members who are facing violence, hatred, and discrimination. Through “Empowering Upstanders” training, our Around the Rainbow program is providing the tools and knowledge to create safer communities.

In this workshop you’ll learn how you can intervene effectively without ever compromising your safety. This interactive training will teach you the 5Ds of Upstander Intervention and how these strategies can be used to support the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

This training will equip participants with the tools to safely and effectively intervene when they witness anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate, harassment, or discrimination.

Details:

·        In-person Wednesday January 21, 2026, 6-8:30pm (closed to ATR clients + family & friends only)

·       We are also offering an in-person training session Saturday January 31, 2026, 1-4pm open to members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and allies.  Register for the January 31st session here. 

·        Limited spaces available.

·        Registration required.

·        Free parking available.

·        Snacks provided.

This program is offered by Family Services Ottawa in partnership with United Way East Ontario, United for All, The City of Ottawa, Ottawa Stops Hate Together, and Strategies for Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment (SAFE).