Debunking Myths About System Involved Transgender, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Children

Kelsey Pacha

Training Description

More than 220 laws targeting transgender, nonbinary, & gender expansive youth, their parents, & providers have been proposed since 2021. Many of these policies are based on damaging misinformation about who trans & gender expansive youth are. This training will educate those who support system involved youth about common myths that often cause parents to deny children’s authentic gender identities and limit their access to gender-affirming care. Research is clear on the validity of trans children’s gender identities, and the negative long-term impact of preventing them from living as their true selves. This training is designed to help provide resources to service those that support system involved youth that clarify ten myths surrounding trans youth, their legal rights, and best practices to support overall health and well-being.

Training participants will learn a multi-step process for psycho-educating others about these ten myths, as well as familiarize themselves…