Kerry introduces bill to combat LGBT youth homelessness

[Shana A]

Kerry introduces bill to combat LGBT youth homelessness

By Chris Johnson on May 12, 2011

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/05/12/kerry-introduces-bill-to-combat-lgbt-youth-homelessness/

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at mitigating homelessness among America's youth — particularly those who may be forced from their homes because they identify as LGBT.

The legislation, known as the Reconnecting Youth to Prevent Homelessness Act, broadly addresses the issue of young people living on the street in addition to having provisions specifically related to the problem of LGBT homelessness.

[Janet_Girl]

Interesting ...

The programs include "behavioral interventions" designed to decrease rejecting behaviors for families with LGBT youth and assessment tools to identify LGBT youths at risk for ejection. In addition, HHS would also be directed to create family education resources to help families learn about behavior that could place LGBT youth at risk as well as alternative behavior to promote positive development.

Does this mean Changing the behavior of the youths or the family.

[juliekins]

I'm sure it's directed at families for tolerance and more understanding. The stats I've read about LGBT homelessness is astounding. I think it's like 25% or so of the youth population.

I think parents who kick their kids out of the home as a result of them being LGBT, should be brought up on child abuse charges.

Just watch as conservative politicians slam this bill, calling it big government intrusion into private family matters. Of course, that's fine for them when it comes to planned parenthood and gay marriage....

[Janet_Girl]

I think parents who kick their kids out of the home as a result of them being LGBT, should be brought up on child abuse charges.

QFT