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September 2013
Making Shelters Safe for Transgender Evacuees
Publisher(s):This document provides guidelines for making shelters safe for transgender evacuees.
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April 2009
National Recommended Best Practices for Serving LGBT Homeless Youth
Publisher(s):These recommendations for best practices for serving LGBT homeless youth include three sections. The first section consists of steps individuals who have regular direct contact with youth can take to improve experiences of LGBT youth in accessing services. The second section provides information on steps to improve agency-wide culture and effectiveness in serving LGBT youth. The third section outlines specific steps for administrators and youth workers to improve experiences of youth in residential settings such as emergency shelters and longer term transitional living.
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Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth
Publisher(s):TGNC youth often face severe discrimination and harassment in schools. This resource addresses problems ranging from lack of gender-neutral bathrooms to confidentiality, with specific recommendations for addressing each problem in a school setting.
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Immigration Issues
Publisher(s): This fact sheet provides basic information for transgender immigrants in the U.S. regarding some of the most common problems, including violence and the threat of being detained or deported.
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For Family & Friends
Publisher(s): This article gives family and friends of LGBTQ+ youth tips on how to support their family member/friend.
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Transgender Rights Toolkit: A Legal Guide for Trans People and Their Advocates
Publisher(s):This toolkit is designed to help trans people and their advocates navigate daily lived experiences of discrimination and oppression. Topics covered include restrooms, aging, parenting, identity documentation, and more.