Facing the System: Supporting Queer Youth

Facing the System: Supporting Queer Youth
Podcast Description
If you care about equity, representation, and the power of community, you’ll love the engaging stories and practical insights shared here. This podcast isn’t just about highlighting the challenges; it’s about celebrating the progress and showing how we can all play a role in supporting queer youth.
Featuring interviews with leaders in education, juvenile justice, and more, this podcast highlights actionable strategies and real-world examples of creating safe, inclusive spaces. Perfect for those passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, equity in education, and policy-driven change.
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The show focuses on LGBTQ+ rights, equity in education, and community advocacy, with episodes highlighting specific topics such as supporting queer youth in the justice system, innovative foster care practices for LGBTQ+ individuals, and the implementation of Gender Support Plans in schools, offering real-world examples and actionable strategies.

If you care about equity, representation, and the power of community, you’ll love the engaging stories and practical insights shared here. This podcast isn’t just about highlighting the challenges; it’s about celebrating the progress and showing how we can all play a role in supporting queer youth.
Featuring interviews with leaders in education, juvenile justice, and more, this podcast highlights actionable strategies and real-world examples of creating safe, inclusive spaces. Perfect for those passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, equity in education, and policy-driven change.
Senator Scheible shares insights on supporting queer youth in the justice system, tackling the school-to-prison pipeline, and fostering inclusive leadership.
Join us as we sit down with Nevada State Senator Melanie Scheible to explore her groundbreaking work in LGBTQ+ rights and juvenile justice reform, including SB163 – the bill that prohibits insurance companies from discrimination based on gender. Learn how Nevada is becoming one of the best states for LGBTQ+ youth through policies addressing systemic barriers.
Whether you’re an advocate, educator, or ally, this episode offers essential perspectives on building equity and justice for all.

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