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Case study Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth and the Risk of Suicide (article)

Part 1: Answer this question

Using peer-reviewed references, describe some of the risk factors for suicide in gay, lesbian, and/or bisexual youth in the United States, and how these risk factors are different and the same across these three groups. Provide some data, with original sources, regarding frequency of suicidal ideation, frequency of suicidal attempts, and frequency of suicide completion in these groups.

Part 2: Choose TWO of these questions to respond to.

The author notes that categories such as ‘youth of color' may "obscure distinctions among racial/ethnic groups," according to researchers. Why is this an important point? What are the implications for social work of this kind of limited distinction?

Applying a strengths based perspective, discuss how the intersectionality of ethnicity and sexual preference can impact on the social network support of a young adult (aged 13-18). What kinds of protective factors does this kind of intersectionality provide? What kinds of risk factors are created or increased as a result of this kind of intersectionality? What does the peer-reviewed literature say on this topic?
What broader factors in society may play a part in suicidal ideation of these youth? Apply a theory to help explain why this is so (include peer reviewed sources to support your discussion).

The authors note that the data on which they are reporting may be "slightly outdated." What are some of the reasons that this may be a limitation, from a macro social work perspective? Does that change the type of approaches that might be used to provide services to these youth? Why or why not?

Among the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, or questioning) community, there is far less representation of bisexual individuals, and there is research suggesting that adolescents who identify as bisexual may experience higher rates of depression, isolation, and violence. What kinds of community-level approaches might be taken to address this issue in Central Florida?

Part 3: Answer these questions in the last section of your paper:

1. What are the implications of these high risk rates for suicide, for social work? How can social service agencies change or improve their mission to help people like the ones who would be part of these groups? What does the social work Code of Ethics contribute to this issue?

2. What kinds of concrete community-level approaches could be taken, here in Central Florida, to address high suicide risk rates in LGBTQ youth? Provide explanation for why you make each suggestion and why you think it would work. Focus on applying a generalist model of social work practice, and using a strengths-based perspective.

Apply the generalist model of intervention, emphasizing a strengths perspective when responding to a series of critical thinking questions. You will answer the assigned questions or use the assigned format provided with the case study. You will need to include a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources in this paper. It needs to be 6- 10 pages(No more than 10) (not including references, cover page, or abstract). Use 12-point font and 1" margins, and APA 6th edition writing style. Grading will be evaluated and graded on the following criteria:

1. Appropriate use of APA 6th edition writing style.

2. Adequate number of appropriate references cited (Wikipedia is NOT a reference).

3. Organization and clarity of ideas presented.

4. Ability to integrate theory and practice appropriately. (3 pts)

5. Ability to use analytical and reflection skills throughout the assignment.