Ilan Weinschelbaum, PhD’s Post

LGBTQ+ families should have the same rights as everyone else. We're here to support and stand up for all families. Your journey is important and deserves respect, understanding, and expert help. You can trust us to protect your rights and give you the support you deserve. #lgbtqfamilyrights #equalityforall #familycourt #brisbane #brisbanefamilylawyer #goldcoast #goldcoastfamilylawyer #neilsonlaw

🏳️🌈✨ Insights on LGBTQ+ Parenting Challenges! ✨👩👩👦👦 Thank you to everyone for taking part in our recent poll about LGBTQ+ parenting!   📖 The poll highlights that social stigma significantly impacts LGBTQ+ parents (68%), with legal obstacles (20%) and medical inaccessibility (9%) also noted as challenges.   Your valuable insights guide us, and we invite you to join us at the upcoming panel, where we'll delve more deeply into this topic: https://lnkd.in/e3t9tT7U

This article discusses the ways in which LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness face discrimination and violence. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3S5352J #YouthHomelessness

One of the most common questions we get is: Who can adopt from foster care? The answer: Almost anyone! Whether you're single, married, LGBTQ+, or already have children, the most important thing is that you're ready to provide a stable and loving home. Learn more about this and other frequently asked question at: https://bit.ly/4eGICdD #AdoptionFAQ #FindingForever

This #PrideMonth, let’s take a look at some of the areas where we are seeing greatest disparities and explore what we as a health care industry can do to remove these barriers to care.

This #PrideMonth, let’s take a look at some of the areas where we are seeing greatest disparities and explore what we as a health care industry can do to remove these barriers to care.

According to The Trevor Project, LGBTQ+ youth are at risk because of a lack of acceptance, understanding, empathy, and compassion. That lack comes at a great cost: a national survey conducted in 2023 found 41% of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered suicide in the last year. LifeWorks NW is proud to participate in Zero Suicide, a nationwide initiative to bring together care providers and communities to end suicide. One tool our communities can use: 988. Call or text to connect with a trained counselor and local services, including specialists in youth or LGTBQ+ care. Learn more about 988 in Oregon: https://lnkd.in/gk66STdM #wellbeingforall #trevorproject

In 2023, we published our research into the experiences of suicide bereavement amongst people who are LGBTQ+. 20 people participated in the study from a range of backgrounds, experiences and identities. Take a look at the report: https://lnkd.in/etAbBrt5

🌈 On Bisexual Visibility Day, you have the power to stand with the bisexual community and make a difference. Did you know LGBTQ+ youth, especially bisexual individuals, are four times more likely to face homelessness? Tŷ Pride is offering them more than just shelter—it’s giving them safety, belonging, and a place to call home. 💜 Your support can help break the cycle of bi-erasure and ensure that bisexual individuals are truly seen and heard. Read our blog to see how your support can help: https://ow.ly/60Wy50TsTy9

Although the LGBTQ+ community can experience higher rates of intimate partner violence, the first statewide study of Orders of Protection in South Carolina found that of the 2377 cases reviewed from 2019, only 22 were filed by same sex partners. LGBTQ+ survivors can often face barriers to seeking help including stigma, prejudice, and discrimination when seeking services. ➡️ View the infographic from the University of South Carolina to learn more: https://loom.ly/V-kwXzY ➡️ Read the full study: https://loom.ly/3PFkCmg #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorSafety #EndDV #EndIPV