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Child advocate’s report urges more consistency, care to help LGBTQ youth

Nov 20, 2017 | 3:54 PM

EDMONTON – A new report says changes need to be made to help LGBTQ youth who are struggling in Alberta’s child-welfare and justice systems.

Child and youth advocate Del Graff says LGBTQ youth need not only more supports, but more say and options in how they are treated.

He notes in his report that progress is being made in supporting LGBTQ youth, but they remain at a higher risk of homelessness, mental illness and suicide.

His report was compiled with interviews from young people, focus groups and other stakeholders.