4. Anti-trans Legislation in the US: Potential Implications on Self-Reported Victimization and Suicidality among Trans Youth

Schanzle, Jennifer; Kennedy, Jasper; Rahman, Fazlur; Hill, Samantha L. L.

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.11.018

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“…In some states and districts, transgender youth have the right to control when and to whom they come out; in others, school staff are mandated to tell a student's parents when they are using a name or bathroom that does not align with their sex assigned at birth. Since potential consequences can be severe, it is important that school staff inform all students of the potential risks of being out at school (Schanzle et al, 2023). Laws and policies related to transgender youth in schools change regularly, so school staff should consult with district officials and other trusted organizations for the most up to date information.…”

Section: Impact Of Policy On Coming Outmentioning

confidence: 99%

Best Practices for Supporting Transgender Youth in Schools

Mulkern,

Wei,

Price

2023

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Transgender youth are those whose genders do not align with their sex assigned at birth. Transgender youth are increasingly visible and frequently encounter discrimination and a lack of understanding from others, especially at school. As a result, they experience profound mental health challenges, with transgender youth being 6 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to cisgender youth. However, transgender youth who are adequately supported do not experience serious mental health difficulties. Accordingly, promoting school support for transgender youth is critical. While school staff know how to help youth generally, many want more guidance on how to help transgender youth. This article provides best practices for school staff to help transgender youth.

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Section: Impact Of Policy On Coming Outmentioning

confidence: 99%