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The Trevor Project Celebrates Passage of Bill Protecting LGBTQ People From Discrimination in Michigan House

74% of LGBTQ youth in Michigan reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity March 8, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, celebrated the passage of The Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (SB4) in both the Michigan House Judiciary Committee and House of Representatives today. This bill would expand statewide nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law, making it the first time in over three years since any U.S. state…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Passage of Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill by Arkansas Senate

86% of transgender and nonbinary youth say recent debates about state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health. March 7, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the passage of SB270 in the Arkansas Senate, which would criminalize transgender adults from using the restroom. The bill now moves to the Arkansas House of Representatives. “Arkansas lawmakers’ efforts to deny transgender people the simple act of using the bathroom that matches their gender identity is a form of government overreach…

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The Trevor Project Opposes Indiana Bill Undermining LGBTQ Youth Protections Against Conversion Therapy

18% of LGBTQ youth in Indiana reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year February 13, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, voiced its opposition to SB 350 — a bill that would prohibit counties, cities, towns and other local units of government from enforcing any sort of protections for LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practices of conversion therapy. SB 350 will be heard on the Senate floor today at 1:30pm ET. “Conversion therapy is still happening: our…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Passage of Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban In Tennessee Senate

The bill would prohibit doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth February 13, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, condemned the passage of SB1 in the Tennessee Senate, which would ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth. “This bill aims to deny transgender and nonbinary youth crucial support and care. Even in the face of professional guidance from every major medical and mental health association in the country that supports this type of care, politicians are intruding into the private medical decisions best…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban Signed Into Law in South Dakota

The bill bans doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth February 13, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, condemned the signage of HB 1080 into law, a bill banning doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth. South Dakota is now the fourth state in the U.S., and the second this legislative session, to implement this type of medical care ban. “This ban denies transgender and nonbinary youth crucial support and care. Even in the face of professional guidance from every major medical and mental…

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The Trevor Project Supports Utah Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

24% of LGBTQ youth in Utah reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year February 6, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, voiced its support for HB 228, a bill introduced in the Utah House, which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to conversion therapy. HB 228 aims to build upon and enshrine statewide protections from an executive order signed by former Gov. Herbert in 2020 prohibiting conversion therapy on minors by regulation. The bill will be considered today in the House Business and…

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The Trevor Project Opposes Extreme Bill Seeking to Censor Curriculums & Supportive Teachers in Missouri

LGBTQ youth who have access to LGBTQ-affirming schools and supportive teachers report lower rates of attempting suicide. February 6, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, voiced its opposition to SB134, a bill introduced in the Missouri General Assembly that would prohibit teachers, school counselors, and faculty from discussing LGBTQ identity or any related issues with a student unless that person is a licensed mental health provider and has received prior permission from the student’s parent or guardian. The bill will be considered by the Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee on Tuesday…

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The Trevor Project Celebrates Minnesota Legislation That Would Protect LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

15% of LGBTQ youth in Minnesota reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year January 18, 2023 — The Trevor Project — the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people — voiced its support for a bill introduced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. The bill is scheduled to be voted on today in a hearing held by the House Human Services Policy Committee, where it is expected…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Vote to Block Protections Against Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin

Research has consistently linked the discredited practice of conversion therapy to increased suicide risk among LGBTQ youth. January 18, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the suspension of a rule prohibiting the practice of “conversion therapy” across the state of Wisconsin that was voted on last week by the state legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. "It is heartbreaking to see lawmakers strip young people across the state of Wisconsin of vital protections from the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion…

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Black@Trevor Spotlight: My Aguirre

At The Trevor Project, we create intentional spaces, called Affinity Groups, that allow members of Team Trevor to connect with each other around their different intersectional identities. Over the next few months, we’ll feature member spotlights from across Trevor’s Affinity Groups. This month, we’re proud to spotlight LifelineSupervisor and Black@Trevor member My Aguirre (they/them). As one of The Trevor Project’s pioneering Affinity Groups, Black@Trevor leads with a mission to create spaces and resources for employees who identify within the Black Diaspora (and their allies) to connect, grow relationships, and build community. Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? The best…