Experiences, Vulnerabilities and Risks of Lesbian and Gay Students
By Caitlin Ryan, M.S.W., & Donna Futterman, M.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 1, 2001, Pages 6-8
Authors Ryan and Futterman discuss identity development and how this applies to lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. Additionally, they look at the process of "coming out," how youth are identifying and coming out at earlier ages, and the importance of support during this difficult process. They also discuss the additional stressors and challenges faced by ethnic and racial minority lesbian and gay youth.
Editor's Note: You might also be interested in our more recent issue "Creating Supportive Environments for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth" published November, 2010.
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Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 1, 2001
Exact estimates of the number of high school youth who self-identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are hard to determine. It has been estimated that 9 students in 30 are directly affected by these issues, either by having a gay or lesbian parent, sibling or relative, or being gay themselves. This issue explores identity development and the experiences and vulnerabilities of lesbian and gay students. Suggestions for counseling and the reponse of schools is also provided.
This issue also featured these articles:
- Addictions Services Barriers for LGB Youth, Pages 16
- Counseling with Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth, Pages 9-13
- Experiences, Vulnerabilities and Risks of Lesbian and Gay Students, Pages 6-8
- Lesbian and Gay Adolescents: Identity Development, Pages 1,3-5
- Public Schools' Response to the Needs of Gay and Lesbian Youth, Pages 13-15
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