President Biden proclaimed June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) Pride Month.
"This is a time to celebrate the generations of LGBTQI+ people, who have fought bravely to live openly and authentically."
President Biden
The Administration is committed to ensuring freedom, justice, and equality to the LGBTQI+ community, including youth. The proclamation highlights the Administration’s steps to support LGBTQI+ youth by directing Federal agencies to combat conversion therapy, end homelessness, address discrimination.
OJJDP continues its longstanding support of LGBTQI+ youth. Last year, the Office awarded $1 million to create the National Resource Center for Justice-Involved LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Youth to help juvenile justice practitioners meet the needs of this community. OJJDP has also developed a framework to guide its approach to serving LGBTQI+ and Two-Spirit youth, including a policy statement with recommendations for their treatment in the juvenile justice system.
RESOURCES:
- See OJJDP's Model Programs Guide literature review on LGBTQ Youths in the Juvenile Justice System.
- Follow OJJDP on Twitter and Facebook.