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Youth Resources Websites with information for GLBTQ+ Youth Here are resource websites for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual and questioning youth. You'll find a wealth of information here. So go ahead and explore. The Tarheel Writer - On the Web since 24 February 2003. Celebrating 21 Years on the Internet! Tarheel Home Page |
* It is estimated that in the U.S., a teen takes their own life every 5 hours because they are gay, bisexual, transgender, or lesbian and cannot deal with the added stresses that society puts upon them.
* Several studies have found that approximately 40% of homeless "street" teens self-identify as gay/lesbian yet there are relatively few resources specifically aimed at meeting their needs.
* Homeless GLBTQ teens face increased risk for a variety of health and emotional problems.
* GLBTQ youth are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide than non-gay teens, according to a 1989 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study.
* The same study found that 30 percent of successful teen suicides are by gay or lesbian youths.
* GLBTQ youth are attacked at alarmingly high rates nationwide.
* Queer youth are more likely to be attacked physically.
* Queer youth are at increased risk for drug/alcohol problems and dropping out of school.
* An estimated 40% of street kids are lesbian or gay. These youth have either run away or been thrown out of their homes. Many get involved with prostitution and other abusive behaviors as a way of surviving.
* Many bisexual, gay and lesbian youth drop out of school due to harassment or low self-esteem, and fear of "being found out."
* Studies have found that more than 25% of gay and lesbian youth have severe drug and alcohol problems.
* Those who believe they don't know someone who is gay are more likely than those who do to reject equal rights for, and equal treatment of, GLBTQ people.
* Early exposure to diversity and sexuality issues helps to reduce prejudice and homophobia, including internalized homophobia which often leads to self-destructive behaviors.
* Teenagers and young adults are among the leading perpetrators of anti-gay violence.
SOURCE: lambdalegal.org
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