Thank you to the National Youth Advocacy Coalition for calling our attention to this report from National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project:

 

When people think of LGBTQ youth associated with words like "bullied", "learning", or even "activist" the first place they tend to go is with the idea of a school student. However, every year many LGBTQ youth, especially youth with trans and gender non-conforming experiences find themselves in group care facilities (group homes, detention centers, etc). “A Place of Respect: A Guide for Group Care Facilities Serving Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Youth”, is the first report to provide comprehensive guidance about the treatment of transgender and gender non-conforming youth in group care facilities. The report also provides model policies and a framework for staff to ensure that all youth are given a safe and healthy living environment. Click on the image above for the guide and here for more information.

 

 

LGBT Health Awareness Week aims to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affects the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Because LGBT people are regularly discriminated against in employment, relationship recognition and insurance coverage, they are more likely to get sick and less likely to be able to afford vital health care than their straight and non-transgender neighbors. In support of LGBT Health Awareness Week and LGBTQ youth, NYAC encourages you to be active in taking care of you in order to have a strong youth movement. Here are some links for more youth information:

 

Fabulous Resource Page from Advocate for Youth

LGBTQ Youth Fact Sheet (Democracy in Action)

www.safeschoolscoalition.org/youth/index.html (Safe Schools Coalition, youth page)

www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/glbt/youth.aspx (Public Health -- Seattle & King County, GLBT Youth page)

 

 

It aired on March 17 and March 26, 2011. It can now be watched online in four segments:

 

Segment 1: http://www.kirotv.com/video/27269027/

Segment 2: http://www.kirotv.com/video/27269092/index.html

Segment 3: http://www.kirotv.com/video/27282059/

and Segment 4: http://www.kirotv.com/video/27282064/

 

Those segments are all linked from this page: http://www.kirotv.com/bullying/

 

Also, there was an online chat after each screening.

 

This paper by Stuart Biegel, Director of Teacher Education at UCLA, is from the April 2011 edition of the Advocate:

 

Email the author here: mailto:biegel@ucla.edu

 

Weaving our Common Threads: Social-Emotional Learning, Engagement & Social Justice

South Seattle Community College

 

This year's conference will engage dialogue about using collaborative, innovative, and engaging approaches to create a stronger network of supports for children and youth in King County, from birth through adolescence. Presenters will discuss practical tools and tips for strengthening our work through:

SOAR seeks workshop presenters and panelists. Share your knowledge, lessons learned and models! Click here for more details about submitting a proposal. Registration opens Friday, April 1, 2011. $40 before May 15, $55 after May 15 (includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials and a full day of inspiring and informative workshops). A limited number of 1/2 price scholarships will be available beginning April 1. Presenters receive free registration.  For details about registration, presenter proposals and more, visit: www.childrenandyouth.org