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This year\u2019s Love Island<\/a> contestants will be receiving inclusion training ahead of the season, as ITV introduces new duty of care protocols.<\/p>\n The broadcaster has announced that the 2022 islanders<\/a> will be offered video training and guidance on \u201cinclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, behaviours and microaggressions\u201d before entering the villa.<\/p>\n This will include conversations chaired by BCOMS (Black Collection of Media in Sport) founder Leon Mann and featuring DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) consultant Hayley Bennett, disability specialist Shani Dhanda and Good Morning Britain presenter Sean Fletcher.<\/p>\n \u201cThese discussions will tackle topics including inclusive language, behaviour, creating safe spaces and being a good ally,\u201d ITV said.<\/p> The contestants will also have access to the \u201cextensive welfare measures\u201d already in place \u201cbefore, during and after filming\u201d \u2013 but will also watch a video in which former islanders speak about their experiences on the show, how to deal with being filmed 24\/7, interactions with producers on the show, support from family members, social media trolling and adapting to life after the show.\u201d<\/p>\n ITV\u2019s Group Director of Diversity and Inclusion \u2013 Ade Rawcliffe \u2013 said about the changes: \u201cThe world we live in is changing every day, and we want all of our islanders to feel they are part of an inclusive environment in the villa.<\/p>\n \u201cAs part of our duty of care process, it is also important we play our part in educating our participants to understand and empathise with different perspectives and lived experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n The only love you need in your life this summer ???????????? #LoveIsland<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZViyHH2upo<\/a><\/p>\u2014 The OGs of love ???? (@LoveIsland) May 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>