1. 927: Advocating for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth
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2. Agenda Introduction Definitions and development Strategies Closing
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3. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to:
Describe the needs of youth in the sexual minority
Identify how to address their needs
Develop intervention strategies for responding to the LGBTQ issues that arise for youth in child welfare placement settings
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4. Challenges Isolation Bullying Family difficulties/multiple placements
Substance abuse
Suicide
HIV/AIDS
Homelessness
Mental health challenges
Physical health challenges
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5. Four Areas of Support Family School Community Religious/Spiritual
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6. Triangle Symbol
This symbol designates that the area you are entering is a “safe space.” It indicates that you will be respected regardless of your sexual orientation, racial category, ethnic background, religion, age, ability, or gender.
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7. Speak Up
“In Germany they first came for the Communists and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me – and by that time no one was left to speak up.” -Pastor Martin Niemoller
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