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Report
Human Services for Low-Income and At-Risk LGBT Populations
An assessment of the knowledge base and research needs
March 2015
This report presents an assessment of research needs related to human services for LGBT people. The assessment aims to determine what is known about low-income and at-risk LGBT people and their interactions with human services and includes recommendations for future research on these populations.
Highlights
The circumstances of LGBT people signal a potential need for tailored human services to help address the challenges they face and mitigate risks.
Substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding at-risk and low-income LGBT people and their experiences with human services.
Additional research could be used to improve access to services for low-income and at-risk LGBT populations.