Free, one-day training courses for those who work in a youth setting, on how to respond when a young person uses religious or other hate speech.

Aim of the session:

Using a highly participative, non-formal educational approach, this training aims to equip those working in a youth setting with appropriate tools for tackling hate speech. Participants will explore different issues relating to cultural and religious diversity. They will learn how to recognise hate speech, and how to manage the situation when it occurs. They will also develop tools to support transformation of the beliefs and attitudes that underpin the behaviour.

Learning Objectives

a) Improve understanding of issues surrounding hate speech, and religious and cultural diversity

b) Recognise forms of hate speech and related challenging behaviour

c) Learn ways to effectively manage the situation when hate speech occurs

d) Explore different approaches to transforming the young person’s outlook

Intended Audience

The training is most relevant for those who work regularly with groups of young people, in a professional or voluntary capacity. This includes youth workers, youth leaders in faith communities, teachers and those who work with young offenders.

Dates of public courses

There is no cost for delegates attending the public courses. Organisations or individuals can book places on any of the following public sessions:

• Tuesday 27th March.

• Thursday 12th April.

• Tuesday 8th May. (this session)

• Thursday 21st Jun.

• Tuesday 17th Jul. Will be held in the offices of Church of Scotland, Edinburgh

Each session will run from 1000 to about 1600, and unless otherwise stated, will be held in the Dialogue Room of Interfaith Scotland. Address below. Tea and coffee will be provided, but delegates will need to arrange their own lunch. There are some options in the area around the office. If delegates have any accessibility requirements (eg large print or wheelchair access), please contact Jamie Spurway at the contact details below.

Interfaith Scotland
Flemington House, 110 Flemington Street
Glasgow, G21 4BF
Tel: 0141 558 0778

It may also be possible to arrange an in-house training session for a group of staff from the same organisation at their venue. We may ask the host organisation to cover our travel and other incidental costs. If you have questions about the training, or want to arrange an in-house session for your organisation, please contact Jamie Spurway at jamie@interfaithscotland.org or on 07921 439 952.