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Discrimination Against Same Sex Attracted Youth: The Role of the School Counsellor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Mark Hohnke  and
Patrick O'Brien
Mark Hohnke
Affiliation:
University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Patrick O'Brien*
Affiliation:
University of Southern Queensland, Australia. obrienp@usq.edu.au
*
*Address for Correspondence: Patrick O'Brien, Faculty of Education, University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
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Abstract

Beginning with a discussion of current legislation in Australia around inclusion, this paper highlights recent research into the school experience of Same Sex Attracted Youth (SSAY), including the issues faced by students, and the negative outcomes of such experiences. The school experiences of SSAY youth is positioned within a social justice framework. The critical role that school counsellors can play in determining school culture is examined. The role of a school counsellor as part of a pastoral care team within school management is also highlighted. Factors that may influence a more supportive and inclusive school culture are discussed.

Keywords

inclusiondiscriminationsocial justicehomophobiaschool psychologistschool counsellorsguidance officers
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Articles
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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 18 , Issue 1 , July 2008 , pp. 67 - 75
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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