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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-May
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Safe and Supportive Schools for LGBTQ+ Youth. National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Position Statement
Communique, v46 n7 p8, 10-11 May 2018
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) believes school psychologists are ethically obligated to ensure all youth with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or gender expressions, are able to develop and express their personal identities in a school climate that is safe, accepting, and respectful of all persons and free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and abuse. This position statement outlines: (1) environmental risk and protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth; (2) ethical, legal, and affirmative practices for LGBTQ+ youth; (3) affirming attitudes for school psychologists; (4) key knowledge for the provision of culturally responsive services; and (5) the role of school psychologists in supporting LGBTQ+ youth. [The position statement writing group members were: Emily S. Fisher (Chair), Karla Anhalt, Amy Cannava, Sharon Gorenstein, Jo Saint, G. Thomas Schanding Jr., Amy E. Tiberi, and Kris Varjas.]
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Student Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Homosexuality, Gender Issues, Educational Environment, School Culture, School Safety, At Risk Students, Ethics, Legal Responsibility, Counselor Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Cultural Relevance, Counselor Role
National Association of School Psychologists. 4340 East West Highway Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Tel: 301-657-0270; Fax: 301-657-0275; e-mail: publications@naspweb.org; Web site: http://www.nasponline.org/publications/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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