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Lesbian & Gay Parenting The publication is provided for the use of clinicians, researchers, students, lawyers, and parents involved in legal and policy issues related to lesbian and gay parenting. Lesbian and Gay Parenting is the successor to Lesbian and Gay Parenting: A Resource for Psychologists (1995). It is divided into three parts. Part I is a summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and their children written by Charlotte J. Patterson, PhD. Part II is an annotated bibliography of the literature cited in the summary. Part III provides some additional resources relevant to lesbian and

parenting in the forensic context: APA amicus briefs, professional association policies, and contact information for relevant organizations. Lesbian and Gay Parenting is available in PDF format (88 pages/912KB) , HTML format from the following table of contents, and in paper format. TABLE OF CONTENTSPrefaceLesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children: Summary of Research Findings Lesbian and Gay Parents Mental Health of Lesbians and Gay MenLesbians and Gay Men as Parents Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents Sexual IdentityOther Aspects of Personal DevelopmentSocial RelationshipsSummary Diversity Among Lesbian Mothers, Gay Fathers, and Their Children Conclusion ReferencesAnnotated Bibliography Empirical Studies Specifically Related to Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children Empirical Studies Generally Related to the Fitness of Lesbians and Gay Men as Parents Reviews of Empirical Studies Specifically Related to Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children Reviews of Empirical Studies Generally Related to the Fitness of Lesbians and Gay Men as Parents Legal Reviews Case Studies and Popular Works Related to Lesbian and Gay Parenting Theoretical and Conceptual Examinations Related to Lesbian and Gay ParentingOther Resources Amicus Briefs Professional Association Policies Organizations

  Publications & Other Resources Lesbian & Gay Parenting The publication is provided for the use of clinicians, researchers, students, lawyers, and parents involved in legal and policy issues related to lesbian and gay parenting. Lesbian and Gay Parenting is the successor to Lesbian and Gay Parenting: A Resource for Psychologists (1995). It is divided into three parts. Part I is a summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and their children written by Charlotte J. Patterson, PhD. Part II is an annotated bibliography of the literature cited in the summary. Part III provides some additional resources relevant to lesbian and gay