Identifying the Intersection of Trauma and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Part I: Key Considerations
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This resource was developed to help organizations and providers of trauma treatment to garner information about gender identity, sexual orientation, and potentially traumatic events (PTEs) in a secure, supportive way and to prevent treatment practices from resulting in more trauma. The screener, intended for use with children and youth ages 7-18, highlights common risk factors and the critical importance of screening for trauma exposure, PTSD, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
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