The bill proposed by Los Angeles County and the State of California seeks to target populations with the greatest needs, including lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, queers, questioners, and intersex people. The section of the Welfare and Institutions Code that is being amended provides for training and instruction on cultural competence and sensitivity to adequately care for LGBT young people receiving care outside the home. This bill also requires counties to withhold 75 percent of the money received under the fine and use it to provide shelter, counseling and other direct services and exit programs for victims of commercial sexual exploitation and commercial sexual abuse. The County Equity Policy has been updated to include gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.
This policy also includes information on Equal Employment Opportunity and State Policies. Furthermore, the Gender Non-Discrimination Guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the rights of LGBT individuals in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Employment Discrimination Non-Discrimination Employment Discrimination Center for Bisexual Resources, Advocacy and Services for LGBT Seniors Who Remain Bisexual is a great resource for those seeking assistance. Additionally, there is a National Hotline GLBT (88) 843-4564 that provides support to LGBT individuals.
The LGBT Center Directory is another great resource that provides a list of centers across the country that offer assistance to LGBT individuals. The National Help Center LGBT Trans Can Work is a great resource for those seeking employment opportunities. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles is another great resource for those seeking assistance. This organization is located at 1145 Wilshire Blvd (second floor), Los Angeles, CA 90017 (21) 997-7500. The bill proposed by Los Angeles County and the State of California is an important step in providing equal rights and access to public services for members of the LGBT community. By providing training on cultural competence and sensitivity, as well as updating the County Equity Policy to include gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation, this bill ensures that all members of the LGBT community are treated with respect and dignity.
Furthermore, by providing resources such as the National Hotline GLBT (88) 843-4564, the LGBT Center Directory, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles, this bill ensures that members of the LGBT community have access to necessary resources. This bill is an important step in ensuring that all members of the LGBT community have access to public services in Los Angeles County. By providing training on cultural competence and sensitivity, updating the County Equity Policy to include gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation, and providing resources such as the National Hotline GLBT (88) 843-4564, the LGBT Center Directory, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles, this bill ensures that all members of the LGBT community have access to necessary resources.
