Barriers & Strategies by Nickole Miller https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix Representing LGBTQ Children in Juvenile Court (9/23/21) en-us 2021-09-22 19:30:16 UTC 2022-02-14 15:38:57 UTC hello@padlet.com no adult could understand me https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763643859 2021-09-23 17:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763643859 LGBTQ+ youth are more needy than cisgendered youth. https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763643902 2021-09-23 17:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763643902 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763644226 The person is confused]]> 2021-09-23 17:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763644226 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763644398 Attorneys mistakenly assume children are not LGBTQ if they have not heard otherwise]]> 2021-09-23 17:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763644398 Adults who don't understand the need for hormones or other treatment https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763644915 2021-09-23 17:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763644915 perception that I, a heterosexual cis adult, can't understand their experience/perspective https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763645340 2021-09-23 17:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763645340 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763645385 Lack of LGBTQ specific services in smaller communities ]]> 2021-09-23 17:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763645385 concerns that asking identity questions may offend or "trigger" a vulnerable individual https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763646334 2021-09-23 17:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763646334 inconsistent responses from different parts/people of the juvenile justice system https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763646668 2021-09-23 17:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763646668 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763646922 Too young to identify as LGBTQ]]> 2021-09-23 17:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763646922 Lack of appreciation of diversity in general in the legal profession https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647024 2021-09-23 17:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647024 assuming that the Court, service providers are aware of youth's identity https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647491 2021-09-23 17:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647491 Many youth will not tell their attorney's their identity. https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647678 2021-09-23 17:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647678 Justice system does not have LGTBQ individuals https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647889 2021-09-23 17:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647889 Lack of knowledge of how to help? https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647962 2021-09-23 17:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763647962 Ask child clients if they feel safe in their placement. https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763664132 2021-09-23 17:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763664132 Affirmatively share my pronouns & ask clients how they would like to be addressed nickolemiller1 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763664473 2021-09-23 17:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763664473 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763665189 Ask. Develop your ask question.]]> 2021-09-23 17:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763665189 Use "universal precautions"- assume children you meet may be LGBTQ/GNC+ https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763665471 2021-09-23 17:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763665471 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 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763665621 2021-09-23 17:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763665621 Be mindful not to out clients - follow their lead nickolemiller1 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763666985 2021-09-23 17:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763666985 Be proactive with judges, other counsel to avoid misgendering, dead-naming, etc. in hearings https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763667269 2021-09-23 17:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/1763667269 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/2046517911 Attorneys who think this is just a phase/don’t take it seriously.]]> 2022-02-14 15:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/2046517911 https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/2046520967 Afraid they will be punished more severely or treated unfairly if they come out.]]> 2022-02-14 15:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nickolemiller1/urgjwqjkudthccix/wish/2046520967