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DHS discrimination against transgender teen alleged
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
11/1/2009
"A transgender teenager who identifies as a girl said she was subject to constant abuse and discrimination during 18 months in the custody of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services.
"...Last week, a national civil-rights group filed a complaint on her behalf with the Pensylvania Commission on Human Relations alleging unlawful discrimination. The commission can enforce state antidiscrimination laws.
"...'We are seeking the commission to investigate the charges and take appropriate measures to end discrimination and harassment against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth,' said Flor Bermudez, a lawyer with Lambda Legal in New York City."
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