Improving social care with LGBTQ+ young people
Thursday 23 March, 5.30pm to 7pm
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Improving social care with LGBTQ+ young people
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About this session
Thursday 23 March, 5.30pm to 7pm
This session explores findings from a research project on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people placed in care.
It will share new knowledge generated by the LGBTQ+ Young People in Social Care (LYPSA) research project, led by the University of Birmingham in collaboration with What Works for Children’s Social Care.
This session will be co-presented by the research team with LGBTQ+ young people with experience of social care.
They will present findings from 3 studies exploring health and wellbeing needs, residential care experiences and an e-learning package for social workers.
Presenters
- Dr Jason Schaub - Principal Investigator, University of Birmingham
- Prof Paul Montgomery - Co-Investigator, University of Birmingham
- Dr Willem Stander - Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
- Dr Jolie Keemink - Research Fellow, University of Kent