Sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) are disproportionately overrepresented in child welfare and juvenile court, with estimates ranging from 16 to 32% compared to 2 to 8% in the general population. Rates of depression, suicide ideation, suicide attempts and hospitalizations among SGM system-involved youth far exceed those of their heterosexual and cisgender peers. SGMY experience systemic barriers and traumatic experiences that often include discrimination and injustices. Systems-level change, grounded in community capacity building and empowerment for SGMY, is needed to address systemic injustices and advance care equity for SGMY.

In this talk, Prince will share insights and findings from her federally-funded research with diverse stakeholders, including child welfare and juvenile court, SGMY with lived experience in these systems, and SGMY-serving community-based agencies to transform systems and support SGMY thriving.

Please use the CWRU livestream link to join our Impact Talk or join in person at Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Noble Commons, 11235 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106-7164.

To receive your CEU/PD Credits, please ensure you sign-in to the virtual chat during the session or contact Gabby Misch: gabrielle.misch@case.edu | 216.368.4204. You will receive an evaluation form via email that will need to be submitted to receive your credit.