Gender Identity or Expression
From the introduction: “This Article discusses the myriad challenges lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQIA+) youth face in the United States (U.S.). The Article focuses on issues LGBTQIA+ (the “plus” holds space for other sexual identities not represented within the acronym) youth confront in school as well as the issues faced by families with…
From the Conclusion: “For too long, LGBT young people in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have been overlooked, ignored and mistreated. Because of the hard work of hundreds of advocates who have come together through coordinated national efforts, a cultural shift has begun. These advocates are creating effective nondiscrimination policies, best practices guidelines,…
