“What do you say to them?” investigating and supporting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people

Nigel S. Sherriff; Wook E. Hamilton; Shelby Wigmore; Broden L.B. Giambrone

doi:10.1002/jcop.20479

journal article Oct 11, 2011

“What do you say to them?” investigating and supporting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people

Nigel S. Sherriff Wook E. Hamilton Shelby Wigmore Broden L.B. Giambrone

Journal of Community Psychology Vol. 39 No. 8 pp. 939-955 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractThis study explores the experiences and support needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people living in Sussex (UK), and the training needs of practitioners working with LGBTQ young people. The aims were to explore the experiences of young people including bullying, “coming out,” social service and educational needs, and to investigate how practitioners view the needs of LGBTQ young people. Twenty‐nine interviews were conducted and analyzed thematically. Participants stressed the social and health impact of discrimination and bullying on young people as well as barriers faced in accessing services. Young people require support, yet practitioners lack the training to provide that support. Practitioners are open to this training and both groups of participants believe effective training should include youth in the development and delivery. There is an urgent need for the development of appropriate and dedicated LGBTQ youth training for all practitioners working with young people. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Published: Oct 11, 2011
Vol/Issue: 39(8)
Pages: 939-955
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Broden L.B. Giambrone

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Nigel S. Sherriff, Wook E. Hamilton, Shelby Wigmore, et al. (2011). “What do you say to them?” investigating and supporting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Journal of Community Psychology, 39(8), 939-955. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.20479

“What do you say to them?” investigating and supporting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people

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