What is known about the LGBTQ perspective in child welfare services? A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In previous studies, it is estimated that sexual minorities (eg, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals) are overrepresented in the child welfare system. However, the numbers are unclear, and there are limited studies in this field. No systematic review of LGBTQ issues across a broader context (ie, youth, foster parents and service providers) of child welfare services exists. The overall objective of this scoping review is to systematically scope the existing research on LGBTQ issues in the context of child welfare services, including policy, practice, service providers and users' perspectives.

Methods and analysis

The scoping review framework outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) based on previous work by Arksey and O'Ma

SUBMITTER: Kaasboll J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6738672 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature