It is estimated that up to 10 percent of the U.S. population is lesbian or gay. Thus, one can assume that some of the teenagers being served by mentoring programs are members of this sizeable minority group. Understanding the issues these young people face can help programs create an environment where gay and lesbian youth benefit from the adult caring and support that is at the heart of mentoring. This technical assistance packet, written by P/PV and published by the National Mentoring Center at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, describes the significant obstacles confronting lesbian and gay youth. It also suggests initial steps and mentor training that programs can implement to make gay and lesbian youth feel safe and welcome.
Title: Mentoring Sexual Minority Youth
Publication date 2000-09-30
Publication Year 2000
Authors
Linda Jucovy
Copyright holder(s)
Public/Private Ventures
Keywords
gay youth
, gay
, lesbian and gay
, minority youth
, mentee
Document type
FactSheet
, Report/Whitepaper
, Text
Language
English
URL: https://ppv.issuelab.org/resource/mentoring-sexual-minority-youth.html
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