Training on trans identities ‘a must’

Professionals working with young people must be properly trained about transgender issues which many of them do not understand, researchers have said.

Training on trans identities ‘a must’

Their work with young transgender people has revealed a lack of awareness or proper recognition of the validity of trans identities.

Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin and Máire Leane, who lecture future social, youth and community workers at University College Cork, heard from participants in their study about frustration at education and health workers’ ignorance of transgender issues.

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