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An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence
This book is an introduction to trans issues especially for parents. Contents include commonly asked questions, commonalities and differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, issues of transgendered youth, and transgender and the law.
Discusses questions such as: What is the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity? How does one determine if a child or teen is gay or transgender? Do parents of gays need to understand transgender issues?
The tool kit discusses specific actions you should take, as well as issues you need to consider, before selecting an individual to serve in your organization. The screening process presented is based upon four overarching principles: legal compliance, systematic application of procedures, matching level of screening with position-specific risk factors, and applying uniform selection criteria to all applicants for a specific position.
It gives examples of how communities can build support for children and families.
The report includes 15 specific recommendations, along with case studies and suggested activities at the individual, family, community, organizational, and policy levels.
