EDI Exploring Expertise: LGBTQ+ young people and their social care needs

THEME

This session will outline recent findings that outline the particular and significant needs for LGBTQ+ people when linked to social care. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people are overrepresented in the social care system. But our understanding about their experience has significant gaps. We undertook a scoping review of international literature and interviewed 20 LGBTQ+ young people who had been in residential care; each of these studies was collaboratively undertaken with the contribution of LGBTQ+ young people with experience of social care. From these studies, we developed a model explaining their challenges and recommendations for improving practice. We will outline their particular needs as well as exploring how to improve social care to develop more inclusive services.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Jason Schaub, Associate Professor, University of Birmingham

Dr Jason Schaub is Associate Professor in Social Work at University of Birmingham. He is a qualified social worker, practising in USA, Ireland and the UK in mental health and children’s services for over ten years. His research focusses on sexual orientation and gender identity, particularly about how professionals support LGBTQ+ service users, predominantly using evidence-based methodologies and mixed methods. He has received funding from National Institute of Health Research; What Works Centres/Cabinet Office; NHS England; Economic and Social Research Council; various charities and support organisations. He is the co-chair of the UK regional network for the International Network for Queer Youth Resilience.

His profile can be found here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/social-policy/schaub-jason.aspx

Dr. Willem Stander, Research Fellow, University of Birmingham

Dr Willem Stander is a research fellow at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ and youth populations, and enhancing professionals’ practice with these groups. Much of Willem’s work is cross-disciplinary and he is passionate about participatory and co-design approaches with young people. 

Omar Mohamed, young advisor for the LYPSA project and children and families Social worker 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The session is aimed at, social workers, managers, panel members and advisors, researchers, other professionals, as well as special guardians and adopters working with young people. It is also relevant to those involved or interested in the needs and identities of LGBTQ+ young people in care.

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

FEES

Members: FREE (don't forget to log in to your account to receive your discount)
Non-members: £20+VAT.

Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 7520/0310

Email events@corambaaf.org.uk

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