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Families in Conflict
Workshop Description
One of the most painful experiences for a transgender or gender nonconforming child is getting caught in the crossfire between two (or more) parents who cannot come to an agreement about what will be best for their child. Affirming parent(s) must navigate this conflict with care, merging the needs of their child and a legal strategy that will help ensure the court understands the child’s unique medical and mental health needs. Drawing from experience, the presenters will offer guidelines for handling parental disagreements over transition-related care while protecting their child.
Primary Contact
Asaf Orr, JD, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Workshop Presenter's Names
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Asaf Orr, National Center for Lesbian Rights
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Presenter Bio
Asaf is the Transgender Youth Project Staff Attorney at the National Center for Lesbian Rights. He has been advocating for the rights of transgender youth for nearly a decade. Asaf has represented transgender youth and their families in cases from discrimination in school and health care to child-custody disputes and abuse-and-neglect proceedings. In addition, Asaf has also authored publications and presented on topics related to transgender youth.