Newsletter Archive
SOGIE Newsletter Archive
The SOGIE Newsletter is a monthly e-newsletter that provides the latest resources, tools, webinars, events, research, and policy updates as well as a community corner that highlights the work of local organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Click the button below to subscribe and use this archive to access past issues.
February 2023
In this issue:
- Documentary Short Film Learn with Love Uplifts Transgender Youth Stories
- Mental Health of Incarcerated LGBTQ+ Youth Is Understudied — but New Analysis Shows Kids Are in Crisis
- Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights in U.S. State Legislature
March 2023
In this issue: Trans Day of Visibility Special Edition
- Gender Diverse Youth Sport Inclusivity Toolkit
- To Protect Evidence-Based Medicine and Promote Health Justice, Protect Gender-Affirming Medical Care
- Trans Youth Handbook Shares Crucial Information About Legal Right
April 2023
In this issue:
- New HHS Report Offers Updated, Evidence-Based Roadmap for Supporting & Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth
- Dating Matters Toolkit: Guides to Healthy, Safe Relationships for LGBTQ+ Youth & Their Parents/Caregivers
- Support Saves Lives: Family Support & K-12 Transgender Suicidality
May 2023
In this issue:
- Using Federal Funding for Gender Affirming Materials for Transgender & Nonbinary Youth in Foster Care
- Providing Welcoming Transportation to the LGBTQ+ Community
- Depression in LGBTQ+ Youth Linked with Lack of Parental Support,
Controlling Behavior
June 2023
In this issue: Pride Month Special Edition
- 30 Ideas To Thoughtfully Celebrate Pride Month
- 5 Keys to Navigating When Your Kid Comes Out as Trans or Nonbinary
- Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Rights
January 2022
In this issue:
- Video: What To Do When Your Child Comes Out
- Considerations for Two Spirit & LGBTQIA+ Indigenous Communities
- Study: Acceptance of Trans Youth Associated with Lower Suicide Rates
February 2022
In this issue:
- 16 Queer Black Trailblazers Who Made History
- “The Clinic” Short Film & Tip Sheet for Trans Inclusive Care
- Report Highlights Racial Disparities Within LGBTQ+ Community
March 2022
In this issue: Special Edition on Gender Affirming Care
- Federal Guidance on Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
- Organizational Statements of Support for Trans Youth
- Study: Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Can Help Save Lives
April 2022
In this issue:
- #TransYouthMatter Policy Toolkit from Fenway Institute
- Infographic: Black LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Study: Gender Euphoria: A Grounded Theory Exploration of Experiencing Gender Affirmation
May 2022
In this issue:
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth During Mental Health Awareness Month
- Let’s Talk Gender: Ten Things Trans Youth Want All Researchers to Know
- Report: Mental Health Concerns Multiply For LGBTQ+ Students Who Are AAPI
June 2022
In this issue: Pride Month Special Edition
- Coming Out Handbook for Young People
- Gender Pronouns 101: What They Are & Why They Matter
- Survey of 34,000 LGBTQ+ Youth Underlines Power of Affirmation & Joy
July 2022
In this issue:
- Black & LGBTQ+: Approaching Intersectional Conversations
- Celebrate Queer Youth: Queer & Now Toolkit from Advocates
- Sexual & Dating Violence Among Asian & Pacific Islander Transgender Youth
August 2022
In this issue:
- Free to Be Me: A Toolkit to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students’ Rights in Texas
- Building & Safeguarding Your School’s LGBTQ+ Collection
- First Clinical Guidelines Published For Collecting Pediatric Sexual Orientation &
Gender Identity Data
September 2022
In this issue:
- Bisexual Identity & Health: The Facts
- LGBTQ+ Youth: Mental Health Support Through Inclusive Care
- Gender-Affirming Pediatric Care Toolkit
October 2022
In this issue:
- New Game Examines Real-Life Drama of Raising a Transgender Child in TX
- Asking About SOGIE Pilot Implementation Guide
- Antidiscrimination Litigation May Prevent Bullying for LGBTQ+ Youths
January 2021
In this issue:
- Tipsheet for LGBTQ+ Youth: How to Help Yourself or a Friend
- Report: Trevor Project says LGBTQ, gender-affirming spaces help prevent suicide
- Pandemic collides with concerns about LGBTQ students’ mental health
February 2021
In this issue:
- Intersex 101: A Beginner’s Guide
- Black History Month: 16 Queer Black Pioneers Who Made History
- Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to LGBTQ+ Foster Youth: Practice Implications for Child Welfare Professionals in Rural Settings
March 2021
In this issue:
- Interactive Gender Identity & Expression Map
- Study: 50% of Gen-Zers Believe Traditional Gender Norms Are Outdated
- Trans Inclusion in School Sports Doesn’t Hurt Cisgender Girls, New Report Finds
April 2021
In this issue:
- Gender Fluidity: What it Means & Why Support Matters
- A Guide to Neopronouns
- Reducing System Crossover for Black LGBTQ+ Girls & Nonbinary Youth
May 2021
In this issue:
- Video: Learning About Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression
- Report: Experiences of LGBTQ+ Students at Religious Colleges
- Policies That Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students Are Not Aligned with Child Development Research
June 2021
In this issue:
- App Highlights Safe Spaces for Black LGBTQ+ Individuals
- Welcoming, Affirming, Supporting: Child Welfare Systems Must Honor the WHOLE Child
- How Pediatric Providers Can Support LGBTQ+ Patients
July 2021
In this issue:
- A Guide to Gender Identity Terms
- 3 Ways to Make Your School More LGBTQ+ Friendly
- FAP’s Healthy Futures Posters now Available in 8 Asian Languages
August 2021
In this issue:
- Infographic: COVID-19 & its Impacts on the LGBTQ+ Community
- Video: Ruth Ellis Center on Gender-Affirming Care
- Advocating for LGBTQ+ Students with Disabilities: A Guide
September 2021
In this issue:
- GLSEN Back to School Guide
- Faith Communities & the Well-Being of LGBT Youth
- AMA Recommends Removing Sex From Birth Certificates
October 2021
In this issue:
- National Coming Out Day Op-ed: Foster Care Keeps LGBTQ+ Youth Invisible
- Bi+ Coming Out Guide
- 26 Ways Allies Can Support Intersex Awareness Day
November 2021
In this issue:
- Infographic Series Highlighting Experiences of Transgender People
- Helping LGBTQ+ Clients Navigate Holidays & Family Gatherings
- Addressing Implicit Bias Towards LGBTQ+ Patients: Case Scenarios
December 2021
In this issue:
- “Safe Schools For All” Launches to Help Students Act Against Bullying
- LGBTQ+ American Indians Report High Levels of Depression & Abuse
- 20 Years of Data Shows What Works for LGBTQ+ Students
February 2020
In this issue:
- Video: The Hidden Struggle of Queer Jewish Youth
- Checklist: Recommendations for LGBTQQ Mentoring
- The Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
March 2020
In this issue:
- National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: Radical Syllabus
- Study: Bisexual Community Faces More Poverty Than Lesbians/Gay Men
- Resources for Bisexual Health Awareness Month
May 2020
In this issue: Special Edition on COVID-19 Resources
- Recorded Webinar & Tip Sheet: Key Considerations for COVID-19 & Serving LGBTQ Youth
- Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19
- Coronavirus Pandemic a Perfect Storm for LGBTQ Homeless Youth
June 2020
In this issue: Pride Month Special Edition
- Blog: Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
- 9 Strategies for Quarantining in a Non-LGBTQ+ Affirming Environment
- Report: Child Welfare Agencies Working Toward Fully Inclusive Care for LGBTQ Youths
July 2020
In this issue:
- LGBTQ+ Families for Black Lives Toolkit
- U.N. Expert Calls for Global Ban on ‘Cruel’ Conversion Therapy
- Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Network Puts Out Trans Youth Handbook
August 2020
In this issue:
- Affirming Primary Care for Intersex People
- Supportive Housing and Health Services for LGBTQIA+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Promising Practices
- Where We Call Home: LGBT People of Color in Rural America
September 2020
In this issue:
- History UnErased LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum
- 20 Virtual LGBTQ+ Resources to Incorporate into Your Distance Learning Routine
- Teen Dating Violence and Suicide Risk Among Bisexual Adolescents
October 2020
In this issue:
- LGBTQ History Month Video: A Brief History of Queer Political Action
- Neurodiversity & Gender-Diverse Youth: An Affirming Approach to Care
- New Research Reveals Latinx LGBTQ Youth at 30 Precent Greater Risk of Suicide
December 2020
In this issue:
- Mazzoni Center LGBTQ Wellness Guide
- Study: Native American LGBT+ Youth Are at High Risk of Suicide
- 2019 Southern LGBTQ Health Survey
February 2019
In this issue:
- What to Do When Transgender Youth Ask to Transition
- Estimating the Risk of Attempted Suicide Among Sexual Minority Youth
- Video: What are Pronouns?
March 2019
In this issue:
- Video: What Does ‘Two-Spirit’ Mean?
- CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Includes Transgender Youth for First Time
- New Research Shows School-Based Mental Health Professionals Have a Serious Lack of Training to Support LGBTQ Students
April 2019
In this issue:
- Video: What Does Intersex Mean?
- Interactive Policy Map from Lambda Legal
- Gender-Inclusive Guide to Puberty & Health Education
June 2019
In this issue:
- APA Highlights Books for LGBTQ+ Children & Families for Pride Month
- Thinking an Ethics of Gender Exploration: Against Delaying Transition for Transgender & Gender Creative Youth
- Progress Towards Building an Affirming & Supportive Child Welfare System: getREAL in Allegheny County
July 2019
In this issue:
- Video: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth & Parents in Child Welfare Systems
- Network & Directory of Pro-LGBTQ Latinx Mental Health Practitioners
- Study: Political Controversies About Marginalized Groups Increase Bullying
August 2019
In this issue:
- Study: Sexual Minority Children: Mood Disorders & Suicidality Disparities
- Meet the Doctors Revolutionizing Health Care for Trans Teens
- Report: Understanding Issues Facing LGBT People in the U.S.
September 2019
In this issue:
- Gender Spectrum Video: Navigating Barbershops & Salons
- How to Find an LGBTQ+ Friendly College
- Researchers Study What Motivates Rural LGBTQ+ Youths to Take Part in Activism
October 2019
In this issue:
- Creating Gender-Affirming Meeting Spaces: A Tip Sheet for Planners
- LGBTQ History Month Educator Toolkit from GLSEN
- Safe & Supportive Schools for LGBT Youth: Addressing Educational Inequities Through Inclusive Policies & Practices
November 2019
In this issue:
- Recruiting, Training & Retaining LGBTQ-Proficient Clinical Providers: A Workforce Development Toolkit
- Mental Health, Drug & Violence Interventions for Sexual/Gender Minorities: A Systematic Review
- Family Conflict for LGBTQ Youth Can Mean Housing Instability
December 2019
In this issue:
- Nine Young People on How They Found Out They Are Intersex
- American Medical Association Calls for Conversion Therapy Ban
- Report: Only Three States Have GSA in More Than Half of Their High Schools