About this event
This workshop was made possible thanks to the Media Literacy Programme Fund from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology.
About this workshop:
Evidence shows that LGBTQIA+ folk are disproportionately more likely to be harassed online, especially when outspoken and actively sharing. We at Glitch think it's just as important that people are able to take care of themselves online as offline, and create and maintain joyful online spaces.
This workshop will support you to:
- Learn more about online abuse and its many forms
- Be aware of what information is available about you online without you knowing and how people may use it
- Take practical steps to avoid sharing what you don't want with the internet and keep your community safe online, including spotting, supporting and reporting.
It is not the responsibility of the victims of online abuse to protect themselves and deal with its lasting effects, and Glitch is doing everything it can do to hold decision-makers accountable and stop the problem at its core. In the meantime, our workshops will equip participants to navigate the online landscape with confidence.
We want to help people of all ages, backgrounds and political affiliations to overcome the barrier of online abuse and feel more confident to use online platforms in order to use their voices online.
T his workshop is exclusively for members of the London LGBTQ+ Centre. However Glitch are running open workshops for Black women and LGBTQIA+ folk across October - December which are open to the public.
There are only 30 slots available for these workshops so sign up quickly to secure your spot, or feel free share with your networks. Digital Self-Care won't be covered in your workshop, so if you would like to find out more about setting boundaries and a social policy around your online presence sign up below.
- Digital Self-Care, Thursday 5 October at 6 - 7.30pm. Tickets here.
- Digital Self-Defence, Thursday 2 November at 6 - 7.30pm. Tickets here.
- Online Active Bystander, Thursday 7 December at 6 - 7.30pm. Tickets here.
Who is this workshop for:
This workshop series is suited for anyone who is active online, but also could be especially helpful for people who have limited their online use due to nervousness about safety in the online space.
The impact of our workshops:
In 2019, 100% of our workshop participants reported gaining skills to be safer and more resilient online compared to just 18% before the training.
93% left feeling safer expressing themselves online and 85% reported improved confidence levels using social media.
"Excellent workshop, very interactive and learned new terms around online harm, I would recommend everyone to attend this workshop. Well done everyone at team Glitch!" - *Workshop Attendee 2021*
"Glitch's work is essential in today's environment. The introductory workshop is a great gateway to protecting yourself, your network and your organisation. Do it." - *Workshop Attendees 2021*
About the facilitators:
Glitch is an award-winning UK charity committed to ending online abuse by educating people on how we can engage positively, respectfully and justly in all digital spaces. Empowering everyone to advocate for others – especially those in marginalised communities. Through research and reports, toolkits and guides, workshops and training, we’re here to help make digital citizens of everyone. We can all play our part. It starts with us, now. Find out more on [our website](https://glitchcharity.co.uk/).
How to join:
This training workshop will be delivered on Zoom. Both our online code of conduct for participating and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the session.
Access:
All of our workshops have closed captions available. We will also provide post-workshop resources in plain text.
A session outline is available on request - please note these sessions have short breaks included but you are able to take a break as and when needed.
Our workshops are interactive, however, you can choose to interact in the manner that suits you or not at all.
If you want to ask any questions or would like to make a request, please email programmes@glitchcharity.co.uk to talk further about the support that you need.