Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth (PPM 3442.00)
Publication year:
2008
| Cataloged on:
Aug. 11, 2009
ANNOTATION: This policy is designed "to maintain and promote a safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in OCFS [New York State Office of Children and Family Services] operated residential and after-care programs" (p. 1). Procedures cover: training of staff; resources and policy dissemination to youth; reporting responsibilities and procedures for staff; incident reporting procedures for youth; enforcement; and childcare practices for LGBTQ youth. The OCFS Guidelines for Good Childhood Practices with LGBTQ Youth are also included. These procedures cover: training; disclosure; youth placement; LGBTQ Decision-Making Committee; mental health assessments; substance abuse; medical; counseling; LGBTQ literature and resources; general facility operations; communication and documentation; language and name; clothing; individual bedrooms; hair and other personal grooming; bathroom facilities; search issues; transition/discharge planning; and reporting.
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