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who may not have a family member who’s there to
advocate for them or help them—that the systems
are functioning at a level where LGBT youth are
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safe and are treated with respect.”
An estimated 1,122 youths are in Oregon’s juve­
The annual Oregon Queer Youth Conference
nile justice system, according to Oregon’s Youth
for sexual minority, questioning and allied kids
Authority, but the number of queer youths remains
younger than 23 will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
unknown. Identifying queer youth is done when they
March 15 at Catlin Gabel School, 8825 S.W.
share their sexual orientation or gender identity with
Barnes Road.
probation officers or other juvenile justice profession­
The conference is an opportunity for the youth
community to discuss where it’s going, what it’s
als. Out youths aren’t recorded for privacy reasons,
according to juvenile professionals.
doing and what it needs to get there. Past topics
Oregon’s budget for the juvenile justice system
have included building safe schools, being a mar­
is $305.6 million for 2007 to 2009, according to
keting target for tobacco companies, the risk of
Oregon’s Youth Authority.
sexually transmitted infections and dealing with
Each Oregon county decides ongoing education
bias in school and life.
Adult allies can attend through volunteering,
courses for juvenile professionals. Multnomah
County is progressive with policies regarding queer
leading workshops and learning to work better with
youth, said Wayne Scott, clinical manager in the
youth. Register at www.oqyc.org.
Department of Community Justice. According to
Scott, juvenile professionals have received exten­
Conference Held
for Queer Youth Advocates
sive mandatory trainings focused on queer youths
within the past four years.
Queer youth advocates working in the legal*
The juvenile law seminar will run from
arena have an opportunity to increase their skills at
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in Miller Hall at the
Juvenile Law 2008: Eyes on the Child.
World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road.
Sponsored
by
the
Oregon
State
Bar
Association, the workshop focuses on a variety of
issues
concerning
queer
youth,
said
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often,” said Marksamer, considering the standards
with exciting speakers and performances aimed at
bringing the community together.
they are measured against versus the respect or
Latino Gay Pride kicks off June 5 with a recep­
assistance they receive compared to adults in simi­
tion and screening with actor and producer Dan
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