Reintegration With Resilience: Helping LGBTQ+ Youth Thrive After Confinement

Youth Reentry Technical Assistance Center

Keywords: Best Practices; Juvenile Justice; Policy; Reentry; Resources for Providers; Training

This brief by the Youth Reentry Technical Assistance Center (YRTAC) discusses the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth. The publication covers what reentry programs need to know and how they can help, including safe and affirming environments, staff training and accountability, connecting to specialized care, and addressing specific challenges. The brief closes with a list of resources to support this work. [Summary by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.]

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