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Selected Works

John Orwat

2014

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Full-Text Articles in Social Work

Examining Cohort Differences And Resilience Among The Aging Lgbt Community: Implications For Education And Practice Among An Expansively Diverse Population, Michael Dentato, John Orwat, Marcia Spira, Benjamin Walker Dec 2015

Examining Cohort Differences And Resilience Among The Aging Lgbt Community: Implications For Education And Practice Among An Expansively Diverse Population, Michael Dentato, John Orwat, Marcia Spira, Benjamin Walker

John Orwat

The aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community continues to grow considerably while often being faced with unique and unmet needs separate from younger LGBT cohorts or their non-LGBT counterparts. This article explores some of the differences in attitudes among generational cohort groups regarding coming out decisions; sexual risk and safety; the impact of evolving policies within systems and society; as well as the demonstrated strengths and resiliencies of the aging LGBT community. Implications and suggestions for education, training, and best practices among this expansive and diverse population are considered as well as continued research in the field of …


Substance Use Disorders & Ethical Considerations For Social Workers, John Orwat Dec 2013

Substance Use Disorders & Ethical Considerations For Social Workers, John Orwat

John Orwat

No abstract provided.


The Influence Of A Neo Liberal World View On Health Care Policy, John Orwat Dec 2013

The Influence Of A Neo Liberal World View On Health Care Policy, John Orwat

John Orwat

No abstract provided.