Sexual orientation and gender identity: an administrative approach to diversity.
Research indicates that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) teens in the care of a northeastern child welfare department do not receive adequate services due to the workers' homophobic attitudes. These teens are at high risk for alcohol and drug abuse, homelessness, prostitution, and suicide. A training module was developed for administrators. Pretest and posttest instruments measured their education and support of GLBTQ issues before and after the training.
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Tara L
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TriTown Community Action Agency, Johnston, RI 02919, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008297:Male; D009511:New England; D011287:Prejudice; D011635:Public Health Administration / Q000592:standards*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012944:Social Support; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*