Social Services Division receives Rainbow Registered accreditation

Peterborough, ON - The City of Peterborough's Social Services Division is now officially Rainbow Registered, an accreditation administered by Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce that reflects commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

The Rainbow Registered accreditation process evaluates applicants on four categories of criteria:

• policies and practices are non-discriminatory and respectful of sexual orientation and gender identity.
• provides diversity and inclusion training for staff and contributes to public education on diversity and inclusion.
• demonstrates leadership and commitment to LGBT+ inclusion beyond its day-to-day operations.
• has established an organizational culture that is LGBT+ inclusive and affirmative.

"Inclusion is a core value of our Social Services team. The Rainbow Registered designation reflects that our Social Services programs are respectful and welcoming for both staff and visitors; it also signals our ongoing commitment to policies and practices that support employee equity, providing 2SLGBTQI+ training opportunities for staff, and enhancing cultural competency in all operations," said Councillor Alex Bierk and Councillor Keith Riel, Community Services (Arts and Culture, Social Services (Housing and Homelessness), Library Services) Portfolio Co-Chairs in a joint statement.

Earlier in June, the Peterborough Museum and Archives also announced its Rainbow Registered accreditation.

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