PLUS: We're hiring!


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# NEW RESEARCH



# In the current anti-LGBTQ climate, the mental health of adult children of lesbian parents no different than their peers


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The latest report from the
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collected data in 2021-2022 to examine the psychological health and social well-being of adult children with lesbian parents at a time when many states were enacting laws aimed at limiting rights for LGBTQ people. Researchers compared the mental health of these offspring with participants who have similar demographics from a nationally representative sample, including sexual orientation and gender identity.

The results show no significant differences in the levels of current or anticipated life satisfaction and psychological distress between the NLLFS offspring and the matched participants. Additionally, there were no significant differences in how both groups evaluated their position in society or the frequency of victimization they experienced.

For the NLLFS offspring, participants who identified as sexual minorities reported lower levels of current or anticipated life satisfaction compared to those who identified as heterosexual.


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# IMPACT



# New 2022 USTS report highlights civic engagement of transgender people


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Jody Herman, a Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute, has been working as Co-Principal Investigator of the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) for the past two years. The latest USTS was conducted by the Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund (formerly the National Center for Transgender Equality), in collaboration with the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, and TransLatin@ Coalition.

On August 13, the latest USTS report,
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# WILLIAMS NEWS



# We're hiring! Join our team

Project Policy Analyst

The Williams Institute is looking for a Project Policy Analyst to assist scholars in conducting public policy, social science, and public health research related to the mission of the Institute. Primary responsibilities include research and analysis of regulations and legislation, preparing written products (e.g., literature reviews, reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, fact sheets, graphics, and presentations), and coordinating project timelines, research materials, and data collection. The analyst will assist in the development of research protocols and study materials and prepare and administer human subjects protection protocols.

Deadline to apply ([link removed]): August 25, 2024



Communications Associate

The Williams Institute is looking for a Communications Associate who will help to develop, plan, execute, maintain, and measure the results of the Institute's comprehensive communications strategy. The role includes increasing visibility, awareness, and engagement in the Institute's research, events, and staff through various platforms such as print and digital media, social media, newsletters, and the website. The Associate will translate research into easily accessible content for lay audiences and create high-quality materials that showcase the Institute's scientific rigor.

Deadline to apply ([link removed]): September 4, 2024



Judicial and Legal Education Director & Scholar

The Williams Institute is seeking an experienced director to lead the Institute's educational programming for judges, lawyers, law students, and the public. The Director will also be responsible for running three of the Institute's premier annual programs: the Williams Institute Moot Court Competition, the Dukeminier Awards Journal, and the Institute's Annual Update Conference. After the second year in the position, the Director will teach a course at UCLA Law focused on sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law.

Deadline to apply ([link removed]): September 30, 2024


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# Meet the Williams Institute team

The Williams Institute has been growing over the past year. Introducing three recent additions to our social science and legal teams.

Joshua Arrayales -- Legal Fellow

Joshua's research interests include health law, bioethics, administrative law, and police practices. During law school, he interned at the Center for WorkLife Law and Kaiser Permanente's NorCal Regional Ethics Department. Joshua received his J.D. from the University of California College of Law in San Francisco.



Neko Castleberry -- Research Data Analyst

Neko previously conducted survey research at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her research interests focus on sexual and reproductive health, contraception and family planning, LGBTQ+ health care and disparities, and gender equity. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from American University.



Jordan Grasso -- Research Data Analyst

Jordan conducts qualitative and quantitative research, with experience as an interviewer, ethnographer, and data analyst. They earned an M.A. in Sociological Practice and a B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies from California State University San Marcos. Jordan is currently completing their Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Society at UCI.

# UPCOMING EVENTS




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# Attitudes toward LGBTQ people in Mainland China

# August 22, 2024

Join us for a webinar on the results from our recent survey. Panelists will discuss the meaning and implications of these findings on China's LGBTQ population today. The webinar will be in English with Chinese subtitles.


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# NYC Fall Salon

# September 12, 2024

Please join us for cocktails and conversation about the current state of LGBTQ+ law and policy and what's at stake in the upcoming November election and beyond. Sponsored by Meta and Paul, Weiss.


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# UniTy

# October 20, 2024

Save the date! You are invited to our annual celebration of Los Angeles' trans and nonbinary communities. The festivities will be held at the Bike Shed Moto Co. in the Arts District of Downtown LA.

The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.


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