• Coming Out Facts and LGBTQ Youth Statistics — OUT ...

    LGBTQ youth are 2x more likely as their peers to say they been physically assaulted, kicked or shoved at school. 8 26% of LGBTQ youth say their biggest problems involve not be accepted by their families, bullying at school and fear of coming out.

  • 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 youth …

  • 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 ...

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

    2017/06/21 · 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 …

  • LGBTQ Youth: Substance Use and Alarming Statistics ...

    2019/08/18 · LGBTQ Youth: Substance Use and Alarming Statistics According to a brief sponsored by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and The Partnership For Drug-Free Kids by 12th grade, more than three-quarters of U.S. teens have tried alcohol, nearly half have used marijuana, and 21 percent have abused prescription medication.

  • 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 …

  • 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.

  • 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 ...

  • Families | Youth.gov

    Family acceptance and support are significant factors that promote well-being and protection from risks for all youth, including LGBT youth. 1 The meaning of family varies by personal, cultural, and other factors and can include individuals who are not biologically or legally related to a youth (i.e., families of choice). 2 Family responses to expressions of gender and sexual identity by youth ...

  • Facts About Suicide – The Trevor Project

    Of all the suicide attempts made by youth, LGB youth suicide attempts were almost five times as likely to require medical treatment than those of heterosexual youth. 2 Suicide attempts by LGB youth and questioning youth are 4 to 6 times more likely to result in injury, poisoning, or overdose that requires treatment from a doctor or nurse, …

  • LGBTQ Youth Statistics | Visual.ly

    LGBTQ Youth Statistics Source indicated in p) LGBT students are three times as likely as non- LGBT students SURVIVE to say that they do not feel safe at 22% 7% school e Youthi 9: SCHOOL Facts about LGBTQ. * LGBT ...

  • Youth Statistics - LGBTQ PRIDE

    LGBTQ youth require medical attention for suicide attempts 5 times greater than heterosexuals. If you or anyone you know is in need of help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit online at the Monroe County Crisis Intervention Center.

  • NATIONAL SURVEY ON LGBTQ YOUTH MENTAL …

    National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health. This is our first wide-ranging report from a cross-sectional national survey of LGBTQ youth across the United States. With over 34,000 respondents, it is the largest survey of

  • 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 …

  • 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.

  • LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH FACT SHEET - Safe …

    LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH FACT SHEET • LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning. • Homeless youth are typically defined as unaccompanied youth aged 12 to 24 years. The National Alliance to

  • LGBT youth at higher risk for suicide attempts - Reuters

    2018/10/10 · Overall, sexual minority youth were 3.5 times as likely to attempt suicide as heterosexual peers. Transgender adolescents were 5.87 times more likely, gay and lesbian adolescents were 3.71 times ...

  • 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.

  • LGBT Suicide Statistics in Teens | Newport Academy

    2019/05/06 · In addition, schools with Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs provide a more supportive environment for LGBTQ-IA youth. Mental Health Statistics for LGBT Teens LGBT suicide statistics and LGBT mental health statistics reflect the societal and relationship challenges that these young people face.

  • The Struggles That LGBTQ+ Youth Face in America - ENTITY

    2018/06/27 · LGBTQ+ youth should be able to go to school and learn, without the fear of physical assault, just like every other child. 2 They are more susceptible to mental illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that LGBTQ+ youth are “at a greater risk for depression, suicide and substance abuse.”

  • LGBT Suicide Statistics in Teens | Newport Academy

    2019/05/06 · In addition, schools with Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs provide a more supportive environment for LGBTQ-IA youth. Mental Health Statistics for LGBT Teens LGBT suicide statistics and LGBT mental health statistics reflect the societal and relationship challenges that these young people face.

  • LGBTQ Youth | PREVNet - Canada's authority on bullying

    LGBTQ youth may deny bullying out of shame or fear so parents must be aware of the signs of bullying. Treat every incident as important and intervene on your child’s behalf. Treat every incident as important and intervene on your child’s behalf.

  • LGBTQ PRIDE - Home

    LGBTQ PRIDE Changing Minds Changing Hearts lgbtq resources identity How you identify matters only to you. Be proud of who you are. community Explore the best places to gather in a safe environment for the LGBTQ unity ...

  • 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report - Youth Today

    2018/05/26 · Youth Today is the only independent, internationally distributed digital media publication that is read by thousands of professionals in the youth service field. Youth Today adheres to high-quality journalistic standards, providing readers with professional news coverage dedicated to examining a wide spectrum of complex issues in the youth …

  • LGBTQ YOUTH SUICIDE - Rainbow Health Ontario …

    LGBTQ YOUTH SUICIDE Statistics on the numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ) people who consider or attempt suicide are based on self-reporting. Data on completed LGBTQ suicides are unavailable, since(1-2)

  • LGBT America: By the Numbers | Washington Week

    2016/07/13 · Statistics from the Human Rights Campaign show that 42% of LGBTQ youth report living in a community that is "not accepting." 92% of them also said they "hear negative messages about being LGBT."

  • The Struggles That LGBTQ+ Youth Face in America - ENTITY

    2018/06/27 · LGBTQ+ youth should be able to go to school and learn, without the fear of physical assault, just like every other child. 2 They are more susceptible to mental illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that LGBTQ+ youth are “at a greater risk for depression, suicide and substance abuse.”

  • What You Should Know About LGBTQI2S Youth Suicide …

    2013/09/27 · Every year, on average, 500 Canadian youth (ages 10 – 24) die by suicide (Statistics Canada). It is unknown, however, how many of these youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two Spirit or queer (LGBTQ), or may be struggling with questions about their sexual orientation or gender identity. ...

  • Diverse Communities | NAMI: National Alliance on …

    The Trevor Project is a support network for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention, including a 24-hour text line (Text “START” to 678678) The LGBT National Help Center offers confidential peer support connections for LGBT youth, adults and seniors including phone, text and online chat

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

    People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socioeconomic statuses, and ...

  • LGBTQ Youth and Mental Health - Polaris Teen Center

    2019/03/28 · Although LGBTQ youth experience the same emotional ups and downs that are common to all people, they also face a number of other unique struggles. LGBTQ Youth and High Risk Mental Health Statistics show LGBTQ youth are three times more likely than others to develop a mental illness.

  • 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

  • Movement Advancement Project | LGBTQ Youth

    While few nationally representative, large surveys of youth ask about sexual orientation and gender identity, best estimates suggest that between 7-9% of youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Using these

  • Equality Utah - LGBTQ Youth

    2018/06/27 · Helping LGBTQ Homeless Youth in Utah According to the Outreach Resource Center, in Salt Lake City, more than 50% of the homeless youth they serve are LGBTQ youth. The National Conference of State Legislatures estimates that 20% to 40% of homeless youth around the country are 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.

  • PFLAG NYC - Statistics You Should Know About Gay ...

    Statistics You Should Know About Gay & Transgender Students Reliable estimates indicate that between 4 and 10% of the population is gay, which means in a public school system of more than one million, like New York City’s ...

  • 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 …

  • LGBTQ YOUTH SUICIDE - Rainbow Health Ontario …

    LGBTQ YOUTH SUICIDE Statistics on the numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ) people who consider or attempt suicide are based on self-reporting. Data on completed LGBTQ suicides are unavailable, since(1-2)

  • Suicide among LGBT youth - Wikipedia

    Research has found that attempted suicide rates and suicidal ideation among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc. (LGBT) youth is significantly higher than among the general population.[1] LGBT youth have the highest rate of suicide attempts.[2] The passage of laws that discriminate against LGBT people have been shown to have …

  • LGBTQ Youth | PREVNet - Canada's authority on bullying

    LGBTQ youth may deny bullying out of shame or fear so parents must be aware of the signs of bullying. Treat every incident as important and intervene on your child’s behalf. Treat every incident as important and intervene on your child’s behalf.

  • LGBTQ Youth | PREVNet - Canada's authority on bullying

    LGBTQ youth may deny bullying out of shame or fear so parents must be aware of the signs of bullying. Treat every incident as important and intervene on your child’s behalf. Treat every incident as important and intervene on your child’s behalf.

  • Myths and Misconceptions About LGBTQ Youth: …

    LGBTQ youth experience daily environmental stresses resulting from homophobic, heterosexist, and transphobic messages they hear in schools and their communities (e.g., Shilo & Mor, 2014). These adolescents learn very ...

  • 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

  • LGBT Research | Gay & Lesbian Research | LGBTQ …

    2019/08/09 · LGBTQ research and insights inform strategies and tactics so you make educated, cost-effective decisions. Venturing into LGBTQ without market intelligence is like starting a new journey without a goal, a map or a plan.

  • Research on LGBTQ Youth – Understanding the …

    2019/04/04 · These statistics underscore the level of fear experienced by LGBT youth, their growing detachment from school, and an increased likelihood of not completing high-school. 64% of LGBT youth, and 61% of students with LGBT parents report that …

  • School Climate Survey | GLSEN

    The National School Climate Survey is our flagship report on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth in our nation’s schools. Our report includes information on LGBTQ middle and high school students ...

  • LGBTQ in Child Welfare

    youth who are LGBTQ have good outcomes and are treated equitably. Child welfare systems need equitable, inclusive Child welfare systems need equitable, inclusive solutions tailored to young people of all races, ethnicities and sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

  • LGBTQ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents, Counselors, …

    LGBTQ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents, Counselors, and Social Workers Growing up can be difficult for anyone, but LGBTQ youth are especially vulnerable to issues like bullying, mental health crises, and homelessness than their peers. to issues like bullying, mental health crises, and homelessness than their peers.

  • 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 Youth in the Foster Care System Fact Sheet ...

    Using statistics and quotes from LGBTQ youth, this fact sheet provides an overview of many LGBTQ youths’ pathways into care and their experiences in child welfare placements. Download PDF