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Model Policy & Practice Guidelines for Providing Non-Discriminatory Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities
Model Policy & Practice Guidelines for Providing Non-Discriminatory Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities
Publication year:
2008
| Cataloged on:
Sep. 04, 2012
ANNOTATION: “The purpose of these Policy and Practice Guidelines is to establish operational practices that reinforce [this facility’s] commitment to respect the dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, create a safe environment for all members of the [facility] community, and ensure that all youth have equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits provided by [this facility]” (p. 1). Policies cover: general facility operations; confidentiality; intake; youth placement; names and language; clothing and gender presentation; bathrooms and showers; medical and mental health care; and search issues. Procedures explain: training of employees, volunteers, and contractors; policy dissemination to youth; responsibilities of employees and contractors to respond to and report harassment; reporting procedures to youth; enforcement; and scope. Definitions of terms used and a severability clause are also included.
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