Hello! I'm currently working on my end-of-year exam in English; an essay! My essay is about the struggles that the LGBTQ+ youth go through daily. I'm just gonna share some of the info that I've found:
78% to 86% of LGBTQ+ students experience verbal harassment, 25% of LGBTQ+ students have been attacked, 1/3 of trans students have been verbally harassed by staff, and 5% of trans students have been physically assaulted by staff. If an LGBTQ+ student's family isn't supportive, they're 8 times more likely to commit suicide and they're 6 times more likely to suffer depression and anxiety. Families that aren't supportive are the number one cause of LGBTQ+ homelessness. 20% to 40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ+, and many suffer from PTSD, depression, and Anxiety. 62% of homeless LGBTQ+ youth have attempted suicide. When LGBTQ+ students were asked what the most important problems to them were, the top three were non-accepting families (26%,) School/Bullying Issues (21%,) and fear of being out or open (18%.) 1/3 of all LGBTQ+ youth feel that they have no adults to talk to about their problems. 1/3 of LGBTQ+ youth say their families are not accepting, and 42% say their communities are not accepting. 92% of all LGBTQ+ youth say they hear negative comments about being LGBTQ+. Sources: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/news/2013/05/29/64583/3-barriers-that-stand-between-lgbt-youth-and-healthier-futures/ thinkprogress.org/new-report-highlights-unique-struggles-faced-by-lgbt-youth-450410c5f2ac/
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