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A disproportionate number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning/queer (LGBTQ) adults and youth live in poverty. As a key service
provider in their safety net, civil legal services office should be both
welcoming and have specific competency to appropriately serve and support these
communities. The presenters will discuss the research documenting the
intersection of poverty and economic injustice in these communities. They will
further address the emerging needs of LGBTQ-identified youth, including youth in
the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Participants will also learn about
ways that civil legal services office can create an inclusive, safe, and
comfortable atmosphere both for clients, as well as LGBTQ staff.
Date of presentation: 03/29/2011
Presenters: Kimberly Forte, Esq., Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit, Legal
Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice of New York City; Virginia M. Goggin,
Esq., Orrick Legal Fellow, LGBT Law Project, New York Legal Assistance Group
(NYLAG); Amy Schwartz, Esq., Domestic Violence Legal Program, Empire Justice
Center
Viewing time: 92 minutes
CLE credits: There is no CLE credit