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Homeless Populations:
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LGBTQI2-S Youth
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Youth who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, or two- spirit (LGBTQI2-S) and homeless may have faced traumatic experiences, like harassment, stigmatization, or abuse as a result of their sexual orientation and/or gender non-conformity. They may become homeless as a result of conflict or abuse in family or foster care situations. In shelters and on the streets they may face further harassment.
It is important for homeless service providers to understand the challenges facing LGBTQI2-S youth. Providers and agencies must strive to provide safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for LGBTQI2-S youth. On this topic page, service providers can access tools such as best practices for serving LGBTQI2-S youth and a tool for assessing an organization’s preparedness for working with this vulnerable youth population.
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Connections:
Selected LGBTQI2-S Youth Resources
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A National Approach to Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Homeless Youth
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National Recommended Best Practices for Serving LGBT Homeless Youth
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth: An Epidemic of Homelessness
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Practice Brief 1: Providing Services and Supports for Youth who are Lesb...
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HRC Webcast Resources: The First Step is an Open Mind: Best Practices fo...
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Transitioning Our Shelters: a Guide To Making Homeless Shelters Safe for...
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Supporting LGBT Youth and Their Families: The Family Acceptance Project
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Agency Readiness Index: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide to Gauge Ag...
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Challenges Faced by Homeless Sexual Minorities: Comparison of Gay, Lesbi...
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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual homeless youth: an eight-city public health p...
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Comparison of HIV Risks among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Heterosexual Ho...
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Relationship of Sexual Orientation to Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, ...
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Sexual Health Risks and Protective Resources in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, ...
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Incidence and Vulnerability of LGBTQ Homeless Youth
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WANTED: Genuinely Nice People Who Care About Youth
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