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LGBTQ+ Youth Engagement Virtually and In-Person

This tip sheet offers practical guidance for engaging LGBTQ+ youth effectively in both virtual and in-person settings.

Organizations: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Children's Bureau (CB), University Of Maryland, The Institute for Innovation and Implementation, QIC LGBTQ2S, National SOGIE Center

Published Year: 2021

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It includes strategies such as using preferred communication platforms, respecting privacy, offering appropriate incentives, and creating flexible camera-use policies to ensure comfort and confidentiality.

The resource emphasizes affirming, youth-centered practices that foster trust, safety, and meaningful participation, particularly for youth facing barriers related to identity, technology, or environment.