LGBTQ Youth, Trauma, and Suicide
LGBTQ youth face many more risk factors and traumas than their peers: despite growing social acceptance of LGBTQ persons, bullying and homophobia/transphobia continue to create cycles of isolation, distress, and depression. This special collection of Families in Society considers systems and social work responses to the distinct needs of traumatized youth.
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Despite intense national and international media coverage, surprisingly little attention has been paid to the role of the many bystanders in the bullying and suicide of Rutgers University student, Tyler Clementi. This article examines the case as an ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published May 3, 2018
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Reducing stigma associated with mental health concerns is a key objective of suicide prevention policies. Although the primary aim of these efforts is to promote help-seeking, the problem of stigma does not necessarily end when a person crosses the ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published May 3, 2018
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LGBTQ youth are disproportionately impacted by multiple forms of childhood trauma, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, and peer violence. The emerging practices of trauma-informed care and trauma-specific interventions ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Apr 17, 2018
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The author addresses social work practice with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youth. Identity development, including disclosure and the emergence of sexuality are discussed, along with family and school issues. Particular emphasis is given ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jan 1, 2004
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