Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth OSBHC Conference 2009

Table of Contents Introductions Vocabulary GLBTQ Youth At Risk GLBTQ Youth in Oregon Making Health Centers More Accessible Q&A Resources

Sex vs Gender Sexual Orientation vs Gender Identity Sex: categorization by the shape of genitalia or other biological features Gender: collection of traits associated with maleness/masculinity or femaleness/femininity in a culture Sexual Orientation: who a person is romantically/erotically/physically/emotionally attracted to Gender Identity: a person’s internal sense of what their gender is

GLBTQ is... G is for Gay L is for Lesbian B is for Bisexual T is for Trans (transgender, transsexual) Q is for Queer ◦ In school settings, the “Q” often stands for “questioning”

GLBTQ Youth At Risk Bullying Substance Use Dropping Out Family Violence Homelessness Suicide The presence or absence of support makes a substantial difference in the quality of life for LGBTQ youth

GLBTQ Youth in Oregon Oregon Healthy Teens Survey Data House Bill 2599, the Oregon Safe Schools Act House Bill 2509, Expanding Human Sexuality Education School District Policies

Making Health Centers More Accessible Language Questions Decorations Resources Follow-through Education Know The Issues Know Your Values

Resources Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition ◦ Oregon Gay-Straight Alliance Network ◦ Basic Rights Oregon ◦ TransActive ◦ PFLAG - Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays ◦ GLSEN - Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network ◦ COLAGE - Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere ◦ The Trevor Project – ◦