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Justice Involved Youth Animation

LGBTQ2S+ youth experience significant challenges such as discrimination, family rejection, and bullying, which can lead to negative mental health outcomes and overrepresentation in juvenile justice systems. This new animation created by the National SOGIE Center for the Pride Justice Resource Center provides crucial insights into supporting LGBTQ2S+ justice-involved youth. It outlines data around LGBTQ2S+ youth disparities and experiences in systems, and emphasizes the importance of creating supportive, affirming environments to improve their mental health and quality of life. Practical strategies are provided for juvenile justice systems to ensure equitable treatment and support for LGBTQ2S+ youth. Click here to watch the animation.