Opening the Doors

Working with gay, lesbian, bi-sexual & transgender young people

Checklist: How accessible is your service?

Use this checklist to identify how you can improve your service for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual & transgender young people - see How to use the checklists.

You can either:

• tick the boxes on screen, then print the page, or
• print it out and use a pen!

                                             

Staff and volunteer awareness

Staff and volunteers have received training about working with gay and lesbian young people

Yes No  

Staff and volunteers model inclusive language when speaking to clients about relationships and sexuality

Yes No  

Staff and volunteers know how to respond to a young person who is considering "coming out"

Yes No  

Staff and volunteers have an accurate understanding of legal issues for young gays and lesbians

Yes No  

A welcoming environment

Your service has policies and rules in place to deal with bullying and harassment

Yes No  

Your service actively promotes a message of safety and respect

Yes No  

Partnerships and networks

You have a referral list of services for gay and lesbian young people and their families

Yes No  

Your service displays information about gay and lesbian support services

Yes No  

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