The New York State Unified Court System

Keywords: Benchcard, Best Practices, Courts, Fundamentals, Judges, Judicial Leadership, Language/Terminology

The New York State Unified Court System developed this benchcard and practices guide for judges to assist in fostering an environment free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. This tool can assist judicial officers and other courtroom professionals in preventing the discrimination of justice-involved LGBTQ2S+ youth.

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USING LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE AND PRONOUNS