Core Principles
This approach recognizes that behaviors often stem from past harm and focuses on safety and empowerment.
trauma‑informed care
Staff follow this plan when a youth becomes unsafe or dysregulated
Guidance Plan
Nexus focuses on healing families through this guiding purpose.
Restoring hope and changing lives
The “L” in LGBTQIA stands for this identity
Lesbian
This color symbolizes life.
Red
Staff must protect youth information unless safety concerns require disclosure.
confidentiality
Staff may conduct these checks to ensure youth do not possess unsafe items.
Safety searches
Nexus commits to ensuring all youth feel valued and represented through this initiative
Equity and inclusion
Supporting LGBTQIA people through action and advocacy is known as an
Allyship
This color represents healing.
Orange
When abuse or neglect is suspected, staff must follow this legal requirement
mandatory reporting
Staff must complete this after any major behavioral or safety event
Incident Report
Nexus encourages caregivers to participate in treatment through this practice
Family engagement
Respecting these linguistic choices affirms a person’s identity.
Pronouns
This color stands for sunlight.
Yellow
There are three programs funded by the state.
RTC, TFC, and DETP
This temporary measure limits a youth’s movement to help stabilize behavior and maintain safety
Unit Restriction
These guidelines prevent dual relationships and ensure safe, ethical interactions
professional boundaries
This term describes how a person outwardly presents their gender through clothing, hairstyle, voice, and behavior
Gender expression
This color symbolizes nature.
Green
Nexus encourages staff to use this type of language that highlights abilities rather than deficits.
strength‑based language
Nursing conduct this search to ensure youth do not possess unsafe or prohibited items
Medical Search
Nexus partners with schools, agencies, and providers through this value
Community collaboration
The 1969 uprising at this New York bar sparked modern LGBTQ activism
Stonewall
These colors represent harmony and spirit.
Blue and purple