The need for safe spaces: Exploring the experiences of homeless LGBTQ youth in shelters |
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| Institution: | 1. Syracuse University, Marriage and Family Therapy Department, United States;2. Syracuse University, United States;1. Indiana University Northwest, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, United States;2. Department of Public Administration, Korea University, 145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;1. Boston College School of Social Work, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States;2. Youth Hub Boston, 44 Moultrie St., Dorchester, MA 02124, United States;1. Denton & Louise Cooley and Family Centennial Professor in Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, 1710 Red River, Austin, TX 78712, United States;2. The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, Department of Human Sciences, 135 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, United States;3. The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, 1710 Red River, Austin, TX 78712, United States |
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| Abstract: | Studies indicate LGBTQ youth are at higher risk of homelessness (2–13 times) than their heterosexual cisgender counterparts and that they represent a substantial portion of youth utilizing housing and shelter services. Some authors have provided anecdotal (rather than empirical) examples of LGBTQ youth experiencing abuse or mistreatment in shelters; most studies focusing on LGBTQ homeless youth have been conducted in large cities and have rarely collected data from both youth and providers. Using an exploratory, grounded theory approach, this study utilized data from interviews with LGBTQ youth with a history of homelessness as well as service providers working with this population in a mid-sized Northeastern city. Findings suggest youth experience multiple challenges, barriers, and mistreatment in the shelters; further, data suggests several ideas about how to transform shelters to better meet the needs of LGBTQ youth. |
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