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Florida Governor Signs Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Nearly 1 in 3 LGBTQ young people said their mental health was poor most of the time or always due to anti-LGBTQ policies May 17, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, issued the following statement in response to a number of anti-LGBTQ bills signed by the governor of Florida today. Statement from Casey Pick (she/her), Director of Law and Policy for The Trevor Project: “LGBTQ young people in Florida deserve the same opportunity to lead happy, healthy lives as their peers. As the world recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia,…

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The Trevor Project Launches Our 2023 National Survey

The Trevor Project's 2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People highlights the experiences of over 28,000 LGBTQ youth aged 13 to 24 across the United States. We wish we had seen more progress in our Annual Survey towards a world where the public health crisis of suicide among LGBTQ young people is ended and organizations like ours no longer need to exist. However, we still see a crisis where LGBTQ young people don't feel affirmed, experience suicidal ideation, and most who want mental health care are still unable to access it. We can and must…

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Join The Trevor Project For Our 52 Mile Pride Ride Challenge

For LGBTQ+ young people, having an affirming community makes all the difference. Community is wherever you feel connected — that’s when we’re strongest. That’s the power of us. Our Trevor community shows up for each other, even in the face of incredible challenges. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to join another virtual fundraising challenge this Pride — so we can continue to show up for LGBTQ+ young people. We’re asking our community to commit to logging 52 miles — however it feels best to move — all in effort of supporting our mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+…

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The Trevor Project Supports Pennsylvania Bill Protecting LGBTQ People From Discrimination

71% of LGBTQ youth in Pennsylvania reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity May 2, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, announced its support for HB 300, a bill that would expand nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with bipartisan support. “As we witness a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ bills being considered across the country, it gives us hope to see bills like this one make movement to advance anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians,” said Troy Stevenson…

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The Trevor Project’s Annual U.S. National Survey of LGBTQ Young People Underscores Negative Mental Health Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ Policies & Victimization

41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year — and young people who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or people of color reported higher rates than their peers.LGBTQ young people who were physically threatened or harmed in the past year due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity reported triple the rate of attempting suicide in the past year compared to those who were not. LGBTQ young people who had access to affirming homes, schools, community events, and online spaces reported lower rates of attempting suicide.Transgender and nonbinary young people reported lower rates of attempting suicide…

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What Trevor Learned on the Ground at the Walkouts and Rallies in Florida

We know that so many of you are exhausted, demoralized, and angry about the record number of anti-LGBTQ bills being introduced in state houses across the nation. Every time we hear fresh news of another one of over 500 harmful bills this year, we at Trevor feel despondent. The common sense idea of freedom – the freedom to parent, treat patients, express oneself, talk about one’s life at school – is under attack by politicians more focused on optics than standing up for their constituents. It’s easy to feel hopeless, and I was starting to feel that way. We knew…

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The Trevor Project Applauds MN Governor for Signing Protections Against Conversion Therapy into Law

15% of LGBTQ youth in Minnesota reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year April 27, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, commended Gov. Walz for signing SF 23 today, which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” Minnesota is now the 21st state in the nation with statewide legislative protections against conversion therapy. Troy Stevenson (he/him), Director of State Advocacy Campaigns for The Trevor Project, who was in attendance at today’s signing ceremony, released…

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The Trevor Project Supports Pennsylvania Bill Protecting LGBTQ People From Discrimination

71% of LGBTQ youth in Pennsylvania reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity April 24, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, announced its support for HB 300, a bill being considered by the Pennsylvania Legislature that would expand nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill passed in the House Judiciary Committee today and is now headed to the House floor. “LGBTQ people, like all people, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and live free from discrimination. This legislation sends a powerful…

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The Trevor Project Celebrates Senate Passage of Minnesota Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy

15% of LGBTQ youth in Minnesota reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year April 21, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, celebrated the passage of SF 23 in the Minnesota Senate — a bill which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. With the forthcoming signage of the bill, Minnesota will become the 21st state in the…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Passage of Federal Ban on Trans Women & Girls in Sports By U.S. House

86% of transgender and nonbinary youth say recent debates about state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health. April 20, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the U.S. House of Representative’s passage of H.R. 734, a bill that would effectively ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports, and limit opportunities for intersex and nonbinary athletes. Statement from Casey Pick (she/her pronouns), Director of Law & Policy for The Trevor Project: “This unfair and unnecessary legislation…