This brief reviews the struggle and risks confronted by LGBTQ youth in child welfare and lists some ways professionals can help ensure their mental health and wellness.
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Guidelines for Managing Information Related to Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity and Expression of Children in Child Welfare Systems
January 2013
This report proposes standards governing the management of information related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. It gathers expert opinions intended to guide the formulation of professional guidelines.
(26 pp)
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Fight for Our Girls: Applying an Intersectional Lens to Girls of Color Facing Status Offenses
August 2017
This report examines historical biases existing within our child-serving systems. It explores how intersections of race and gender continue to define outcomes for girls of color and recommends policy and practice changes.
(16 pp)
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Criando Jóvenes LGBT Y Que No Siguen Los Estereotipos De Género Saludables Y Felices
2017
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(12 pp)
Criando Jovenes Lgbt Y Gnc Saludables Y Felices
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Bridging the Language Gap
2017
This report focuses on ways to support LGBTQ youth of color who have experienced sexual exploitation. It provides details and background on exploitation and offers policy recommendations.
(11 pp)
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Asking About and Affirming Sexual Orientation in LGBTQ Youth
2018
This brief gives an at-a-glance view of the statistical risks for LGBTQ youth, as well as a do and don't guide for asking about sexual orientation.
(1 p)
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5 Things to Consider About LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare
This guide covers five points for LGBTQ youth in the system—from the importance for youth to be able to discuss sexual orientation to the risk of abuse.
(1 p)
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50 State Survey: Licensing Regulations in Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Systems Serving Runaway and Homeless Youth
2016
The following research presents a survey of 50 states and the District of Columbia on current state child welfare, juvenile justice, and runaway and homeless systems’ licensing regulations as they relate to sex, gender identity, and gender expression.
(5 pp)