U.S. Department of Justice

LGBTQ Youth in the Juvenile Justice System [Parts 1 and 2]

Publication year: 2011 | Cataloged on: Sep. 06, 2012

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  • 026480

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  • 2011
  • 9 pages

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Thumbnail preview ANNOTATION: Issues surrounding justice-involved lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth are discussed. It is vitally important for individuals working with youth to know that at least 13% of juveniles involved with the juvenile justice system are LGBTQ and require services and programs to address their particular needs and to keep them safe. Sections of Part 1 include: an increase in identifies LGBTQ youth; disproportionate representation; examples of abuse; and that isolation may exacerbate the harm done to LGBTQ youth. Part 2 has sections addressing: discriminatory and inappropriate charges—the system’s propensity to overcharge this population; constitutional rights; the right to equal protection; state nondiscrimination protections; and nonlitigation strategies—education and awareness.
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