Growing up is hard enough without being targeted, harassed, called names, or physically harmed. But LGBTQ youth are experiencing bullying at every turn. Let the facts speak for themselves.
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96%
A 96% supermajority of non-LGBTQ Americans agree that schools should be a safe and accepting place for all youth.
82%
82% LGBTQ young people said that the topic of support and acceptance would be helpful for the people in their lives to know more about.
68%
68% of LGBTQ+ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.
68%
68% of LGBTQ+ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.
67%
2 out of 3 US Adults say it’s important to support LGBTQ youth and anti-bullying
Source: MRI-Simmons, 2024 June LGBTQ and Gender Identity Study (F23 DC USA). Base of 18+, Any agree.
the Trevor Project 2024 survey on the mental health of LGBTQ young people findings:
39%
39% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year – including 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people. LGBTQ youth of color reported higher rates than their White peers.
90%
90% of LGBTQ+ young people said their well-being was negatively impacted due to recent politics.
49%
Nearly half (49%) of LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-17 experienced bullying in the past year, and those who did reported significantly higher rates attempting suicide in the past year than those who did not experience bullying.
23%
23% of LGBTQ young people reported that they have been physically threatened or harmed in the past year due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity.
60%
60% of LGBTQ young people reported that they have felt discriminated against in the past year due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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