Center for Children & Youth Justice

Keywords: Best Practices; Child Welfare; Juvenile Justice; Policy

As a guide for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers in Washington State’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems, the Protocol for Safe & Affirming Care provides the framework for providing safer and more affirming care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth (LGBTQ+) in these systems. In doing so, it lays a foundation for improving the lives of not only Systems Involved LGBTQ+ Youth, but all youth in these systems. While the guide was written for use in Washington state, it will be useful to professionals around the country. [Summary adapted from resource.]

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Protocol for Safe and Affirming Care: Improving the Lives of LGBTQ+ Youth in Washington State’s Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems