Lambda Legal; National Center for Lesbian Rights

Keywords: Child Welfare; Civil Rights; Juvenile Justice; Out of Home Care; Policy; Secure Facilities

The legal rights of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth are discussed through the use of scenarios that show professionals in child welfare and juvenile justice what they may experience working with this population. This paper is divided into four parts: the Constitutional right to safety– in foster care and juvenile detention and correctional facilities; other constitutional rights-the right to equal protection, and First Amendment rights; state non-discrimination laws; and conclusion.  [Summary adapted from National Institute of Corrections resource description.] 

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The Legal Rights of Young People in State Custody: What Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Professionals Need to Know