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Supporting GLBTQ Youth: Facts, Risks, and Resources

Learn about the GLBTQ youth experience, including harassment statistics, suicide risks, and protective factors. Discover ways to increase support, access resources, and advocate for these vulnerable youth. Get involved to make a positive impact on GLBTQ youth's lives.

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Supporting GLBTQ Youth: Facts, Risks, and Resources

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  1. The GLBTQ Youth Experience Based on a presentation by: Heather Carter GLBTQ Project Coordinator www.yspp.org www.safeschoolscoalition.org

  2. The GLBTQ Experience: • 86.2% of GLBT students reported being verbally harassed, • 44.1% reported being physically harassed and • 22.1% reported being physically assaulted at school in the past year because of their sexual orientation. (GLSEN 2007) • 60.8% of GLBT students reported that they felt unsafe in school because of their sexual orientation(GLSEN 2007) • 20-40% of homeless youth identifyas GLB (National Runaway Switchboard)

  3. The GLBTQ Experience: • Suicide attempts amongst GLBT youth: • 35% of GLB youth (avg. 5 YRBS) • 54% Trans identified people report at least one suicide attempt (GLMA Journal 2000) • 62% of homeless GLB youth report an attempt (Van Leeuwen, 2006) • 42% of adolescent lesbians and 34% of gay male youth who have suffered a physical attack also report an attempted suicide.(GLSEN 2003) • New Middle School Research: http://www.glsen.org/binary-data/GLSEN_ATTACHMENTS/file/000/001/1475-1.pdf

  4. The GLBTQ Experience: • Homophobia • Prejudice • Discrimination

  5. Risk Factors For Youth

  6. Protective Factors for Youth • GLB youth report lower levels of each of the following “protective factors” against suicide: • Adult caring: Staff/volunteers • Parental support (of sexuality/gender identification) • High self-esteem • Positive role models (mentors) • Family connectedness • School safety • Access to effective care

  7. Increase Support For Youth

  8. What you can do… • Network with local and national services and organizations • Encourage and facilitate GSAs • Support unaccompanied youth in enrolling for food stamps, health insurance, college scholarships and employment services (SYEP!) • What does your office look like? Your building? • Train staff, use student “exit projects” • Encourage “youth voice” projects • Advocate!

  9. Resources for Schools/Youth • Crisis line: 1-800-273-Talk (8255) • GLBTQ Youth specific (24hr) : 1-866-4-U-Trevor (488-7386) • GLBT National Youth Hotline (Mon – Fri ): 1.800.246.7743 • Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities: 1-800-527-7683 • Outforequity.spps.org Out for Equity-a model program in Minnesota Public Schools

  10. Resources for Youth-Serving Professionals • Gay Straight Alliance Network: http://www.glsen.org • PFLAG: support groups, education and advocacy for families and friends of LGBT persons. Find local meetings at www.pflag.org • Camp Ten Trees: Camp for LGBT kids and kids with LGBT parents www.camptentrees.org • Scholarships (Western states):http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-funds/ • www.safeschoolscoalition.org • Schools and youth program at the ACLU www.aclu.org/lgbt/youth

  11. That’s so Gay! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpBYKOs3ys • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhKLbqLw_B8&feature=related

  12. Any questions or concerns? gabi.ross@evergreenps.org 360.604.3900 ext.1662 Thank you so much for the work you do for youth!

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