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The Trevor Project Responds to the Biden Admin’s Proposed Rule on Discrimination Against Transgender Student-Athletes

Research has found that transgender and nonbinary youth who experienced discrimination based on their gender identity reported higher odds of attempting suicide in the past year April 6, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the following statement in response to the Department of Education’s proposed rule for the eligibility of transgender student-athletes under Title IX. Statement from Kasey Suffredini (he/him pronouns), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project:“This proposed rule makes it clear that the 20 state laws categorically prohibiting…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Indiana Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban, Signed by Governor

Indiana is the eleventh state to outlaw best-practice medical care for transgender and nonbinary youth so far this year April 5, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the signage of SB 480 into law by Indiana’s governor. This legislation aims to ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary young people across the state. “This ban flies in the face of long-established standards of care and guidance from every major medical and mental health association in the country, and denies…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Idaho Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban, Signed by Governor

Idaho is the tenth state to outlaw best-practice medical care for transgender and nonbinary youth so far this year, with more expected soon April 4, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, condemned the signage of SB 99 into law by Idaho’s governor. The legislation aims to ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth. “This bill goes against decades of expert guidance on best-practice transgender medical care and allows the government to override personal medical decisions made between patients, their doctors, and their parents,” said Kasey Suffredini (he/him…

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The Trevor Project Opposes Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban Considered in Florida State Legislature

At least 9 states have outlawed best-practice medical care for transgender and nonbinary youth already this year April 3, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, opposes SB 254 and HB 1421 – bills that would ban best-practice medical care for transgender and nonbinary young people, including those who are already receiving such care, across the state of Florida. These bills are being considered by state lawmakers as The Florida Board of Medicine has already enacted a rule that prevents trans and nonbinary young people from receiving this care, even for research purposes,…

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New SAMHSA Report Underscores the Harms of Conversion Therapy & Importance of Affirmation for LGBTQ Young People’s Mental Health

The landmark report consistently cites The Trevor Project’s research, which finds conversion therapy is associated with increased suicide risk, while affirmation promotes well-being. March 31, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, and Born Perfect, the National Center for Lesbian Rights’ program to end conversion therapy, released the following statements in response to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) new report published today: “Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth.” Statement from Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The…

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The Trevor Project Announces New Roundtable Series “Sharing Space” to Amplify the Voices of LGBTQ Young People

Episode One, Out on Friday March 31, Features Daniel Radcliffe To commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, the inaugural episode gives transgender and nonbinary youth a platform to discuss their unique lived experiences New York, NY –– March 29, 2023 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, today released a trailer announcing the upcoming release of “Sharing Space,” a new roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ youth moderated by curious, open-minded adults and allies. The first episode of this educational series will be moderated by longtime supporter of The Trevor Project, Daniel…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Kentucky Legislature’s Passage of Extreme Anti-Transgender Bill, Overriding Governor’s Veto

The bill, which prohibits doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth, is among the most extreme anti-trans bills in the nation March 29, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, condemns SB 150 – an omnibus anti-LGBTQ bill that, while vetoed by the governor, received an override to pass into law by both the Kentucky Senate and House. It aims to: ban doctors from providing age-appropriate medical care to transgender and nonbinary young people, including those who have already been receiving such care; ban trans students from using the…

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The Trevor Project Urges Indiana Governor to Veto Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban

At least seven transgender medical care bans have been signed into law so far this year, with more advancing in statehouses across the U.S. March 28, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, opposes SB 480, a bill that would ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary young people across the state, if signed by the governor. “54% of transgender and nonbinary youth in Indiana seriously considered suicide in the past year, and 19% made an attempt. Lawmakers ought to be…

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The Trevor Project Opposes Anti-LGBTQ School Censorship Bill Considered by Congress

LGBTQ youth who had access to an LGBTQ-affirming school reported lower rates of attempting suicide than those who did not. March 23, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, opposes HR 5 – a bill being considered by the House of Representatives that would create unnecessary and burdensome reporting requirements for schools, remove books about LGBTQ people and topics from school bookshelves, and increase barriers to accessing mental health care for LGBTQ students. Statement by Casey Pick (she/her pronouns), Director of Law and Policy at The…

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The Trevor Project Celebrates 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 March 22, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, celebrates the signing of HB 228 in Utah, a bill that prohibits licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to conversion therapy — a wide range of discredited practices that attempt to change an individual’s LGBTQ identity. This legislation codifies and expands upon former Gov. Herbert’s executive action from 2020. “This is an encouraging step forward in the fight to protect LGBTQ youth across the…