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Afraid they will be punished more severely or treated unfairly if they come out.

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Attorneys who think this is just a phase/don’t take it seriously.

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Be proactive with judges, other counsel to avoid misgendering, dead-naming, etc. in hearings

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Be proactive with judges, other counsel to avoid misgendering, dead-naming, etc. in hearings

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Be mindful not to out clients - follow their lead

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Be mindful not to out clients - follow their lead

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change signature block to include attorney preferred pronouns so clients can (perhaps) see counsel as a safe person with whom to have a discussion about gender identity and orientation

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change signature block to include attorney preferred pronouns so clients can (perhaps) see counsel as a safe person with whom to have a discussion about gender identity and orientation

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Use "universal precautions"- assume children you meet may be LGBTQ/GNC+

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Use "universal precautions"- assume children you meet may be LGBTQ/GNC+

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Ask. Develop your ask question.

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Affirmatively share my pronouns & ask clients how they would like to be addressed

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Affirmatively share my pronouns & ask clients how they would like to be addressed

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Ask child clients if they feel safe in their placement.

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Ask child clients if they feel safe in their placement.

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Justice system does not have LGTBQ individuals

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Justice system does not have LGTBQ individuals

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Many youth will not tell their attorney's their identity.

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Many youth will not tell their attorney's their identity.

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assuming that the Court, service providers are aware of youth's identity

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assuming that the Court, service providers are aware of youth's identity

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Lack of appreciation of diversity in general in the legal profession

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Lack of appreciation of diversity in general in the legal profession

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Too young to identify as LGBTQ

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inconsistent responses from different parts/people of the juvenile justice system

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inconsistent responses from different parts/people of the juvenile justice system

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concerns that asking identity questions may offend or "trigger" a vulnerable individual

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concerns that asking identity questions may offend or "trigger" a vulnerable individual

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Lack of LGBTQ specific services in smaller communities

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perception that I, a heterosexual cis adult, can't understand their experience/perspective

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perception that I, a heterosexual cis adult, can't understand their experience/perspective

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Adults who don't understand the need for hormones or other treatment

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Adults who don't understand the need for hormones or other treatment

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Attorneys mistakenly assume children are not LGBTQ if they have not heard otherwise

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The person is confused

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LGBTQ+ youth are more needy than cisgendered youth.

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LGBTQ+ youth are more needy than cisgendered youth.