Safeguarding Practice Guidance: This has been addressed n the policy Self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour and procedures. Research shows that young LGB people are at least three times more likely to attempt suicide, two and a half times more likely to self-harm and five times more likely to be medicated for depression than their heterosexual counterparts. This has been addressed in the policy Safeguarding Practice Guidance: Bullying: The specific needs of and procedures children/young people of same sex parents needs to be included. Multiple Identities: Group Activity or The policy and procedure has been Serious Youth Violence: Violence amended to include all the types of can be racist, disability hate crime listed. homophobic, transphobic, racist, sectarian or religious hate crime Good Relations - Not Applicable What changes to the policy or decision if any or what additional – – measures would you suggest to ensure that it promotes good relations? (refer to guidance notes for guidance on impact) Group Impact Suggestions Religion Political Opinion
Safeguarding Practice Guidance: Self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour Research shows that young LGB people are at least three times more likely to attempt suicide, two and a half times more likely to self-harm and five times more likely to be medicated for depression than their heterosexual counterparts. Safeguarding Practice Guidance: Bullying: The specific needs of children/young people of same sex parents needs to be included. This has been addressed n the policy and procedures. This has been addressed in the policy and procedures Multiple Identities: Group Activity or Serious Youth Violence: Violence can be racist, disability homophobic, transphobic, racist, sectarian or religious hate crime The policy and procedure has been amended to include all the types of hate crime listed. Good Relations - Not Applicable What changes to the policy or decision – if any – or what additional measures would you suggest to ensure that it promotes good relations? (refer to guidance notes for guidance on impact) Group Impact Suggestions Religion Political Opinion
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