Clinical implications for LGBT asylum seekers in U.S. detention centers

IF 1.3 Q2 SOCIAL WORK

JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES Pub Date : 2022-02-17 DOI:10.1080/10538720.2022.2041522

Carlos E. Gerena

引用次数: 3

Abstract

Abstract LGBT asylum seekers are a unique population who have suffered violence and persecution in their countries of origin by their families, communities, and state actors due to their sexual and gender identities. LGBT individuals who flee their countries arrive in the U.S. with preexisting mental health problems brought on by prolonged physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse, harassment, and unjustified detentions. While detained, they experience stressors that may exacerbate mental health issues. This article examines LGBT asylum seekers’ experiences in the U.S detention center and its impact on their mental health. Implication for social work research and practice are also discussed.

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美国拘留中心对LGBT寻求庇护者的临床影响

LGBT寻求庇护者是一个独特的群体，他们在原籍国因其性取向和性别认同而遭受家庭、社区和国家行为者的暴力和迫害。逃离自己国家来到美国的LGBT人士，由于长期的身体和性虐待、心理虐待、骚扰和不合理的拘留，已经存在精神健康问题。在被拘留期间，他们经历的压力可能会加剧心理健康问题。本文考察了LGBT寻求庇护者在美国拘留中心的经历及其对他们心理健康的影响。对社会工作研究和实践的启示进行了探讨。

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JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES SOCIAL WORK-

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2.50

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6.70%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services provides empirical knowledge and conceptual information related to sexual minorities and their social environment. Filled with innovative ideas and resources for the design, evaluation, and delivery of social services for these populations at all stages of life, the journal is a positive influence on the development of public and social policy, programs and services, and social work practice. Dedicated to the development of knowledge which meets the practical needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in their social context, the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services is a forum for studying.