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Data Elements: Alaska Sexual Orientation & Sexual Relationship Orientation
Data Element
Self-identified sexual orientation (and optional, additional sexual or relationship orientation) for all adults and heads of households. Clients are informed prior to responding of the question's voluntary nature and that refusal to respond will not result in a denial of services.
Data Element Type
Alaska Sexual Orientation & Sexual Relationship Orientation is an Alaska Specific Data Element.
Collection Point
Alaska Sexual Orientation & Sexual Relationship Orientation is collected at Project Start and is recorded on the Project Start Assessment.
Why It Matters
Supports local system planning and understanding of who is experiencing homelessness.
Data Quality
On the Data Completeness Report the Sexual Orientation & Sexual Relationship Orientation will be flagged as an error if it is missing or if response is Data Not Collected. To correct: enter value, if known on Project Start Assessment.