Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth is designed to increase the knowledge base and skills of school personnel so that they accept, support, and protect gay and lesbian youth from harms way. The text begins with a discussion on the current state of affairs regarding gay and lesbian youth in schools and leads to practical strategies that readers can use to work effectively with them.
Synopsis
Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth assists the classroom teacher, school counselor, and administrator in relating to gay and lesbian youth and creating accepting and supportive learning climates. David Campos begins with a discussion of the current state of affairs regarding gay and lesbian youth in schools, including a discourse on the developmental milestones, and provides practical strategies for working effectively with these students.