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Engaging and Retaining LGBTQ Youth
through Social Media
Sergio Luna and Nico Storrow
From the Vista Community Clinic
April 6-8, 2014 San Francisco, CA
Annual Conference on Youth + Tech + Health
• Social Determinants of Health o Community Networks (Layer 2) o Living Conditions and Health Care Access (Layer 3) o Socio-Economics and Environment (Layer 4)
• Strategic Posting Tools o Examples
Overview
Social Determinants of Health - Layers
Figure courtesy of the SYPP Center at Children’s Hospital of LA
Ameliorate Effects
• Layer 2 - Community Network o Building supportive online community o Connect online network with in person events o Share stories from blogs/articles to make students feel less
alone o Workshops with students that help build community and foster
affirming spaces
Creating an Affirming Space
AVOID: • Heterosexist assumptions or stereotypes • Calling someone out • Asking someone to speak on behalf of their community • Broad generalizations about individuals or communities, • Delegitimize someone’s experience • Personal questions about someone’s body
DO: • Use Inclusive Language • Respect preferences, ask when unsure • Validate individuals speaking from their experiences • Listen • Be comfortable with the terms • Appeal to a diverse LGBTQ audience • Create posts that are culturally appropriate, and recognize multiple ages, races, abilities etc
Ameliorate Effects
• Layer 3 -Living Conditions and Health Care Access o Refer youth to your clinic/CHAT line o Building off online safe space you’ve created to
direct youth to other LGBTQ sensitive resources
Ameliorate Effects
• Layer 4 – Socio-Economic and Environment o Know your rights o Up to date information on policies laws affecting
students, bullying etc o Resources
Strategic Posting Tools
• Relevant & up to date • Culturally appropriate • Tailored to the experiences of your audience, ie- bullying, legal rights, health concerns, stigma, discrimination, entertainment • Funny/Inspiring/Engaging • Collaborate with other organizations • Campaigns
Contact Us:
Sergio Luna
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 760-631-5000 x7188
Program Page: www.facebook.com/ncsdconnect
Nico Storrow
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 760-631-5000 x7163
Program Page: www.facebook.com/CHATncsd