acceptance journeys: whose life can you change with love?
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• Acceptance Journeys is a project focused on heterosexual people who have moved in their love and acceptance of LGBT* people.
•The goal of Acceptance Journeys is to improve the public health outcomes for LGBT people in Milwaukee, particularly related to HIV, violence, substance use, mental health and suicide.
Acceptance Journeys
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Wisconsin Department of Health Services
RISK EXPOSUREFigure 11. HIV diagnoses by estimated risk exposure group*,
Wisconsin, 2004-2013
MSM**
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* Data have been statistically adjusted to account for unknown risk. See technical notes.** Includes MSM who also inject drugs.
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YOUNG MSM: RACE/ETHNICITY Figure 12. HIV diagnoses in MSM* ages 15-29,
by race/ethnicity, Wisconsin, 2004-2013
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* Data have been statistically adjusted to account for unknown risk. See technical notes. MSM Includes those who also inject drugs.
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We’ve talked about…
• Acceptance Journeys Project• Effects of anti-gay discrimination
• HIV rates in Milwaukee
Violence & InjuryPe
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t (%
)
* Statistically significant difference at p<0.05
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
Resignation & Hopelessness: Social Support
* Statistically significant difference at p<0.05
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
Relationship & Sexual Violence
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
Physically hurt by boyfriend/girlfriend*
Forced into sexual activity*0
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7.9
Lesbian, Gay, BisexualHeterosexual
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Sexual BehaviorPe
rcen
t (%
)
* Statistically significant difference at p<0.05
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
Escape/Avoidant Coping: Alcohol Use
* Statistically significant difference at p<0.05
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
Perc
ent (
%)
Escape/Avoidant Coping: Tobacco Use
* Statistically significant difference at p<0.05
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
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Mental Health, Suicide & Self-HarmPe
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* Statistically significant difference at p<0.05
Source: 2013 Milwaukee YRBS
• Open your Acceptance Journeys package• Take a few minutes to look at the cards• What do you notice?• What draws your interest?• Which images attract you most?• Who draws you in?
• Silently read to yourself• If comfortable, please share the story you’ve selected• What parallels are there between the story and your
own life?• How could you use these cards to start a
conversation?
Acceptance Journeys Story Time!
Appreciation Journey Scale
Would advocate for access and rights for LGBT people, and celebrate their contributions to us all
Where are you in your journey?Take a few minutes to reflect on where you are in your acceptance journey
• Think about individuals as well as groups – clients, friends, family
• Think about individuals and groups in addition to LGBT people. For example, consider other races, genders, or economic groups.
• Consider how you got to this point in your journey.
• Is this your destination or end point?
• What will it take for you to move in your journey?
Join the Acceptance Journeys Campaign by sharing your story with us!
diverseandresilient.org/work/acceptance/acceptance-journeys/share-story/
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