Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender (GLBT) youth are at increased risk of suicide, mental health problems, school failure, substance abuse, homelessness, and bullying. A recent survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 GLBT students experienced harassment at school and nearly two-thirds felt unsafe. Social Workers are uniquely positioned to serve as allies and advocates, helping to create safe schools for GLBT youth. In this session, participants will become familiar with terminology associated with GLBT students, and will learn how membership in one or more of these oppressed groups is associated with academic failure, school withdrawal and other risk factors such as depression, adult exploitation, substance abuse and family alienation. Participants will become aware of micro and macro level strategies that can be employed with, and on behalf of, GLBT students to mitigate some of these factors.

Fee:

$60.00

To register:
http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/CE/registration/index.html

This program is approved for 3 social work continuing education contact hours.