Summary
Egale Canada is a national organization that works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people. They do this through research, education, awareness, and legal advocacy. Egale offers workshops and develops tools for educators, service providers, employers, advocates, and peers that give reliable and current information for 2SLGBTQI people and communities.
One of these tools is Egale’s downloadable guide “What should you do when a 2SLGBTQI young person comes out to you?” This guide offers practical tips on how to respond in a kind and supportive way. It lists eight things to consider when talking about coming out. It also includes links to other helpful resources.
Policy & Practice Implications.
- Service providers, educators, and other professionals who work with youth can use this guide to prepare themselves for supportive conversations when a young person decides to come out to them.
- Service providers can share this guide with parents, guardians, and caregivers who want to know how to react when a young person comes out to them.
- The guide’s links can help service providers learn more about 2SLGBTQI terms, pronouns, affirming and inclusive language, allyship, and ways to support gender-diverse children.
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