• 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report | Human Rights Campaign

    2018/05/16 · Ninety-five percent of LGBTQ youth report trouble sleeping at night; LGBTQ youth of color and transgender teenagers experience unique challenges and elevated stress -- only 11 percent of youth of color surveyed believe their racial or ethnic group is regarded positively in the U.S., and over 50 percent of trans and gender expansive …

  • 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report - Youth Today

    2018/05/26 · See Full Report Author(s): Human Rights Campaign and the University of Connecticut Published: May 15, 2018 Report Intro/Brief: “HRC Foundation and the University of Connecticut released the largest-of-its-kind survey ever of more than 12,000 LGBTQ teenagers across the nation, revealing in distressing detail the persistent …

  • Advocating for LGBTQ Equality | Human Rights …

    2016/06/22 · View and share select statistics from HRC's groundbreaking youth survey. Growing Up LGBT in America HRC’s report, Growing Up LGBT in America, is a groundbreaking survey of more than 10,000 LGBT-identified youth ...

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health | CDC

    November 2018 – Estimating the Prevalence of HIV and Sexual Behaviors Among the US Transgender Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 2006-2017 external icon August 2018 – Sex Differences in School Safety and Bullying Experiences Among Sexual Minority Youth external icon

  • 23 Dramatic Homeless LGBT Youth Statistics ...

    2017/06/12 · 23 Dramatic Homeless LGBT Youth Statistics Jun 12, 2017 May 30, 2017 by Brandon Gaille One of the most vulnerable demographics today are LGBT youth. Those who identify with this group or are questioning their sexuality ...

  • LGBTQ Youth | StopBullying.gov

    2019/12/05 · Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) youth and those perceived as LGBTQ are at an increased risk of being bullied. Results from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that, nationwide, more U.S. high school students who self-identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) report having been bullied on …

  • Coming Out & LGBTQ+ Statistics | Bespoke Surgical

    2019/07/29 · October 11, 2018 by Dr. Evan Goldstein National Coming Out Day is observed each year on October 11th as a way to celebrate individuals coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another identity (LGBTQ+).

  • Young, gay and living on the street: LGBT youth face ...

    2019/12/16 · Sometimes LGBT youth are abandoned by their families, or they run away from home because they feel unwelcome or abused after telling their parents they’re gay. And sometimes their sexual identity makes them feel disconnected, which can lead to other contributing factors for homelessness, such as drug abuse, depression, family …

  • HRC 2018 Youth Report: LGBTQ Teens on Feeling Safe ...

    2018/07/19 · HRC's 2018 Youth Report found that only 27 percent of LGBTQ teens always feel safe in the classroom. We must do better for LGBTQ youth. Learn how: hrc.org/youth

  • National Estimate of LGBTQ Youth Seriously Considering ...

    2019/06/27 · Overall, more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 in the U.S. seriously consider suicide each year. We estimate that at least 1.2 million LGBTQ youth aged 13–18 in the U.S. seriously consider suicide

  • LGBT Youth | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ...

    Effects on Education and Mental Health Exposure to violence can have negative effects on the education and health of any young person and may account for some of the health-related disparities between LGB and heterosexual youth. 4-6 According to the 2015 YRBS, LGB students were 140% (12% v. 5%) more likely to not go to school at least …

  • LGBT Suicide Statistics in Teens | Newport Academy

    2019/05/06 · A recent study found a higher risk of suicide among LGBTQ youth. Support from parents and peers can counteract these LGBT suicide statistics. Contact us 877-929-5105 Get Started About Why Choose Newport Academy? ...

  • AT THE INTERSECTIONS - True Colors United

    where from 20-40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ, while only 7-10% of the general youth population identifies as such. 2 In 2016, True Colors United and the National LGBTQ Task Force released At the Intersections , a compre-

  • Statistics and Data - LGBTQ+ Studies Research Guide ...

    2020/05/04 · Statistics Canada Same-sex couples and sexual orientation... by the numbers 2011 Census - Same-sex spouses with children 2011 Census - Same-sex spouses by age group Homicide survey, number of solved

  • Facts About Suicide – The Trevor Project

    Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award ®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

  • LGBT Homeless Youth - YouTube

    2017/05/22 · United Nations - There is an estimated 500,000 homeless youth in the United States. 40 percent of them identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT.) This feature …

  • LGBTQ Young Adults Experience Homelessness at More ...

    CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 25, 2018 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer young adults are more than twice as likely to experience homelessness as their non-LGBTQ peers. They are also at greater risk for experiencing high ...

  • National LGBT Survey: Research report - GOV.UK

    2019/02/07 · We analysed the responses to the National LGBT Survey and published the headline findings in 2 publications, a detailed research report and a summary report, as well as a Survey Data Viewer.

  • For Homeless Youth, Statistics and Reality Are Miles …

    2018/03/05 · For Homeless Youth, Statistics and Reality Are Miles Apart January 24, 2018 | Anne Kim Stephon Williams, 23, poses for a portrait photograph at the Latin American Youth Center in Columbia Height of Washington, D.C., November 25, 2015, where he uses one of the computers in the computer lab for his GED classes.

  • Suicide Risk and Prevention for LGBTQ People

    of regional and national studies, LGBTQ adults and youth face an extraordinarily elevated risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. 1,2 LGBQ adults have a two-fold excess risk of suicide attempts com- pared to other adults. 3 Among transgender adults, the lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts is 40%. 4

  • About the Data - The Williams Institute

    2017/12/31 · About the data Analysis in this interactive utilize data collected for the Gallup Daily Tracking survey. Respondents were obtained through list-assisted random digit dial (70% cell phone, 30% landline) and randomly assigned to one of two surveys within the Daily Tracking survey—the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index or the Gallup …

  • True Colors United | Our Issue

    True Colors United is working to level that field so that LGBTQ youth are no more likely to experience homelessness than anyone else. We’ve seen this higher risk reflected in our own research . It’s estimated that about 7% of youth in the United States are LGBTQ, while 40% of youth experiencing homelessness are LGBTQ.

  • RHO Fact Sheet: LGBTQ Youth Suicide

    Fact sheet with research on LGBTQ youth suicide, and recommendations for service providers. This fact sheet provides statistics on the numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ) youth who consider or attempt suicide.

  • LGBTQ young adults experience homelessness at more …

    LGBTQ young adults experience homelessness at more than twice the rate of their peers Apr 27, 2018 Chapin Hall finds at-risk group experiences high levels of trauma, assault, early death Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender by ...

  • 11 Facts LGBT Life In America | DoSomething.org

    2020/05/08 · Welcome to DoSomething.org, a global movement of millions of young people making positive change, online and off!The 11 facts you want are below, and the sources for the facts are at the very bottom of the page. After ...

  • LGBTQ youth | FosterClub

    2020/02/25 · These blogs are centered around the conversation of LGBTQ issues in foster care. Learn more about the challenges that youth face and what kind of resources exist to help. Whether you are an adult supporter or youth

  • 5 Things to Know about LGBTQ Youth - Child Trends

    2. Support at school benefits all youth. Positive school climate and school connectedness have an important role in promoting LGBTQ teens’ well-being, as they do for other youth.A national survey of LGBT youth suggests that gay-straight alliances (GSAs), LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, supportive staff, and comprehensive anti-bullying policies can promote positive school climates for LGBT youth.

  • LGBTQ Youth | HHS.gov

    2019/05/07 · Sexual identity, sex of sexual contacts, and health-risk behaviors among students in grades 9-12 — Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance, selected sites, United States, 2001-2009. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60 (SS07), 1-133.

  • • Number of LGBT characters in top movies 2018 | Statista

    2020/02/19 · Number of LGBT characters in top-grossing films in the U.S. 2014-2018 The most important statistics Share of Netflix …

  • Sex Trafficking and LGBTQ+ Youth | Polaris

    2020/02/12 · LGBTQ+ youth service providers may be in a unique position to recognize indicators of sex trafficking among the youth they serve and connect them with much needed services. Sex Trafficking and LGBTQ Youth , made possible by the generous support of the Palette Fund, provides an introduction to sex trafficking for LGBTQ+ youth …

  • 20 percent of LA County's foster kids identify as LGBTQ ...

    2018/01/10 · Nearly 20 percent of foster youth in Los Angeles County identify as LGBTQ, which is prompting officials to look for ways to improve services for the kids. Photo by Ludovic Bertron via Wikimedia ...

  • Movement Advancement Project | LGBT Populations

    A Brief Overview of MAP Founded in 2006, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) is an independent, nonprofit think tank that provides rigorous research, insight and communications that help speed equality and opportunity for all. ...

  • LGBTQ Teens Feel Unsafe and Unwelcome, Despite ...

    2018/05/15 · LGBTQ Teens Feel Unsafe and Unwelcome, Despite Growing Support for Rights They still report depression and anxiety at high levels as they say their schools and families aren’t willing or able to ...

  • • LGBTQ youth who attempted suicide and felt pressure …

    2019/09/27 · U.S. LGBTQ youth who experienced conversion therapy and attempted suicide 2018 Suicide attempts among U.S. LGBTQ youth who were pressured to change as of 2018 The most important statistics

  • Promoting Affirming School Athletics for LGBTQ Youth ...

    (2019). Promoting Affirming School Athletics for LGBTQ Youth Through Professional Development. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation: Vol. 29, Consultation to Increase Educational Access and Improve Conditions for LGBTQ Youth…

  • Domestic Violence and the LGBTQ Community

    2018/06/06 · 9 Quick Statistics about Domestic Violence and the LGBTQ Community 43.8% of lesbian women and 61.1% of bisexual women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime, as opposed to 35% of heterosexual women.

  • Alarming data show increased suicide risks among LGBTQ youth

    2018/03/25 · Alarming data show increased suicide risks among LGBTQ youth For teens through college freshmen, LGBTQ students show significant higher risks for suicidal thoughts and actions By Ron Johnson ...

  • MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY - …

    MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY LGBTQ YOUTH & MENTAL HEALTH Because of stigma and discrimination, LGBTQ youth are more likely than non-LGBTQ youth to struggle with their mental health. • Transgender

  • South Coast LGBTQ Network Inc - Home

    The South Coast LGBTQ Network invites everyone to get involved! Whether you are an LGBTQ individual, a friend, an ally, a family member, a community leader, a business owner or a member of an allied organization, your involvement in the Network is …

  • YOUTH REPORT - Human Rights Campaign

    2019 Black & African American LGBTQ YOUTH REPORT This resource draws on a subset of data from the 2018 HRC LGBTQ Youth Report to highlight the experiences of respondents who identified part or all of their ethnoracial

  • Statistics and Data - LGBTQ+ Studies Research Guide ...

    2020/02/07 · Statistics Canada Same-sex couples and sexual orientation... by the numbers 2011 Census - Same-sex spouses with children 2011 Census - Same-sex spouses by age group Homicide survey, number of solved

  • LGBTQ Youth & the School-to-Prison Pipeline

    LGBTQ youth are met with hostility, violence, or rejection when their families learn that they identify as a sexual and/or gender minority. Also, as families struggle to make ends meet and provide stability for their children, youth 5 ...

  • One in four pre-teen suicides may be LGBTQ youth

    2019/02/22 · Higher suicide rates among LGBTQ youth have been documented before, but the current analysis of suicide deaths over two years among Americans 12 to 29 years old offers fresh insight into what ...

  • LGBTQ+ - National Childrens Campaign

    For LGBTQ+ youth of color, the challenges in finding LGBTQ+ counselors of color or programs that relate directly to their experiences with LGBTQ+ and race-based discrimination often lead to additional feelings of isolation and a 8.

  • Lack of Comprehensive Sex Education Putting LGBTQ Youth ...

    Lack of Comprehensive Sex Education Putting LGBTQ Youth at Risk: National Organizations Issue Call to Action to Improve Programs and Policies NEW YORK (December 2, 2015) - Today, GLSEN, in partnership with A Call to ...

  • LGBTQ youth are at greater risk of homelessness and ...

    2019/01/22 · LGBTQ youth of color — particularly Black youth — are at an increased risk of criminalization. This, in part, reflects the fact that LGBTQ youth of color have disproportionately high rates of homelessness. A 2014 survey of human service providers serving homeless youth, for instance, reported that 31% of the LGBTQ youth they …

  • Safe Horizon | Youth Homelessness Statistics & Facts

    Statistics and Facts National Homeless Youth Statistics Overall, unaccompanied homeless youth* represent 6% of the total homeless population in the United States. (HUD, 2017) On a single night in 2016, there were approximately

  • LGBTQ - Children's Rights

    THE ISSUE Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people are over-represented in foster care, where they are more likely to experience discrimination, abuse, neglect and the risk of harm. A 2019 study found 30.4 percent of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ and 5 percent as transgender, compared to 11.2 percent and 1.17 percent of youth …

  • 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report by Human Rights Campaign - …

    HRC Foundation and the University of Connecticut released the largest-of-its-kind survey ever of more than 12,000 LGBTQ teenagers across the nation, revealing in distressing detail the persistent ...

  • LGBTQ Youth / Support Services for LGBTQ Youth

    LGBTQ STATISTICS / SURVEY INFORMATION GALLUP U.S. STATISTICS In 2016 4.1% of Americans identify as LGBT (10 million) LGBT millennials 7.3% LGBT identification is higher among women 2015 NATIONAL SCHOOL