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STATEMENT OF KEITH ELSTON, KYLP LEGAL DIRECTOR,
AT THE PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 150, MARCH 16, 2023
The Kentucky Youth Law Project is saddened that the the Kentucky Legislature has passed the cruel and hateful Senate Bill 150, and outraged at the dirty tricks and back-room wheeling and dealing that produced the final version of this bill in less than 18 hours, with no public notice and callous disregard for the lives, safety, and health of the transgender and nonbinary children of our Commonwealth.
Because this was done clandestinely by the leaders of the House and Senate, we still have not been able to obtain a good copy of the bill, but expect that the Legislative Research Commission will post it later tonight or early tomorrow morning. As soon as we have a copy, we will begin to analyze the exact provision of the bill and formulate a response.
Transgender youth and their families need to know how this bill, as passed, will affect them and the difficult decisions they will need to be making in the coming days, weeks and months. We are also communicating with other state and national legal organizations so that we can coordinate our efforts to the greatest effect.
To our clients, friends and supporters, be assured we will continue to fight for the rights of all LGBTQI+ children and youth in Kentucky. We understand and share your fears and concerns, and we will do everything we can do within the law to protect you and your loved ones.
Because this was done clandestinely by the leaders of the House and Senate, we still have not been able to obtain a good copy of the bill, but expect that the Legislative Research Commission will post it later tonight or early tomorrow morning. As soon as we have a copy, we will begin to analyze the exact provision of the bill and formulate a response.
Transgender youth and their families need to know how this bill, as passed, will affect them and the difficult decisions they will need to be making in the coming days, weeks and months. We are also communicating with other state and national legal organizations so that we can coordinate our efforts to the greatest effect.
To our clients, friends and supporters, be assured we will continue to fight for the rights of all LGBTQI+ children and youth in Kentucky. We understand and share your fears and concerns, and we will do everything we can do within the law to protect you and your loved ones.
Let your legislators know how you feel about Senate Bill 150.
Buy a KYLP "Our LGBTQI+ Kids Deserve Better!" T-shirt or Sweatshirt and wear it proudly to school, to work, to the Capitol, and to Pride events this Summer.
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The Kentucky Youth Law Project cordially invites you to our first annual Champion Awards Reception, Saturday April 8, 2023, 6:00 - 8:30 pm in The Kentucky Room of Fasig-Tipton Thoroughbred Sales Complex, 2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington. Hors d 'Oeuvres catered by Holly Hill Events. Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages available at the cash bar. Music by Tall, Dark, & Handsome 4. It will be a memorable event. Tickets are available on a sliding scale. To purchase your tickets, make a donation, or become a sponsor of the event, open the QR Reader on your phone and hold it up to the QR Code above, or click on the link below. Thank you!! #law #events #KYLP #LGBTQIyouth
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Lawyers Helping LGBTQ+ Children & Youth
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Abogados que ayudan a los niños y jóvenes LGBTQ+
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A nonprofit legal services corporation providing no-fee legal assistance and advocacy for Kentucky's LGBTQ+ Youth.
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Una corporación de servicios legales sin ánimo de lucro que proporciona asistencia legal gratuita y defensa de los jóvenes LGBTQ+ de Kentucky.
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KYLP Archive
Senate Bill 150 Endangers LGBTQI+ Students’
Safety and Well-Being
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KYLP Summer Intern, Erika Wilson (l), from Berea College, and KYLP Legal Director Keith Elston staff an information table at Fayette County Public Schools' annual Student Support Professionals Institute (SSPI), held in 2022 at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
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OUR MISSION |
NUESTRA MISIÓN |
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The mission of the Kentucky Youth Law Project, Inc. is to enhance and protect the legal rights and entitlements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, gender fluid, and gender non-conforming ;(LGBTQ+) children and youth through free legal representation, education, training, and public policy advocacy. Because up to 40% of all homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+ our goal is to reduce homelessness and promote equal treatment for LGBTQ+ youth in social welfare agencies, government services, the Courts, and public schools throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Founder and Legal Director Keith D. Elston serves on the Kentucky Bar Association's (KBA) Committee on Child Protection and Domestic Violence and is Chair of the KBA LGBT Law Section. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, and is a vetted member of the NLGBTQ+ Bar Association's Family Law Institute and the Transgender Law Institute. He has made numerous professional presentations to Kentucky lawyers, judges, social workers, and educators on LGBTQ+ youth issues, and has represented hundreds of LGBTQ+ clients. Mr. Elston sees clients and potential clients by appointment only. If you are an LGBTQ+ youth age 25 and under, or are the parent or guardian of an LGBTQ+ youth, and you would like to consult with us regarding an issue related to your (or your child's) sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, please fill out and submit the contact request, above. Call us toll free: (844) 220-0226
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La misión del Kentucky Youth Law Project, Inc. es mejorar y proteger los derechos legales de los niños y jóvenes lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales, queer, indeciso, intersexuales, de género fluido y no conformes con el género (LGBTQ+) a través de la representación legal gratuita, la educación, la formación y la promoción de políticas públicas. Debido a que hasta el 40% de todos los jóvenes sin hogar se identifican como LGBTQ+, nuestro objetivo es reducir la falta de vivienda y promover la igualdad de trato para los jóvenes LGBTQ+ en las agencias de bienestar social, los servicios gubernamentales, los tribunales y las escuelas públicas en todo el Estado de Kentucky.
El fundador y director jurídico Keith D. Elston forma parte del Comité de Protección de Menores y Violencia Doméstica de la Asociación de Abogados de Kentucky (KBA) y es presidente de la Sección de Derecho LGBT de la KBA. Es miembro de la Asociación de Abogados de Kentucky, la Asociación de Abogados de Estados Unidos y la Asociación Nacional de Abogados LGBTQ+, y es un miembro examinado del Instituto de Derecho de Familia de la Asociación de Abogados NLGBTQ+ y del Instituto de Derecho Transgénero. Ha realizado numerosas presentaciones profesionales a abogados, jueces, trabajadores sociales y educadores de Kentucky sobre temas relacionados con la juventud LGBTQ+, y ha representado a cientos de clientes LGBTQ+. El Sr. Elston atiende a clientes y potenciales clientes sólo con cita previa. Si eres un joven LGBTQ+ de 25 años o menos, o eres el padre o tutor de un joven LGBTQ+, y te gustaría consultar con nosotros sobre un tema relacionado con tu orientación sexual, identidad de género o expresión de género (o la de tu hijo), por favor rellena y envía la solicitud de contacto, arriba. |
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