Published October, 2017

Teen SENSE Model Policy: Staff Training Focusing on the Needs of Youth in State Custody, The Center for HIV Law and Policy (2017)

Teen SENSE Model Policy: Staff Training Focusing on the Needs of Youth in State Custody, designed for use by agencies and jurisdictions that provide services for youth in out-of-home care, outlines the basic requirements for ensuring that staff in youth facilities are equipped to understand and protect the health and well-being of all youth, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. It serves as a companion to Teen SENSE Model Standards: Staff Training Focusing on the Needs of Youth in State Custody, which describes in detail the core components and educational objectives of appropriate staff training curricula.