Graphics on key summary points and links to entire report and materials. Results show risks of violence and bullying are generally double that of heterosexual teens.
View ResourceAssociated Press article from Feb. 2017 concerning reserach at Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association magazine "Pediatrics"
View ResourceThe LGBT community is more targeted by attacks than any other group.This article addresses common myths and slurs with facts and research.
View ResourceConfused on terms? This helpful summary and explanation uses graphics and essays to explain the differences in gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. Includes a helpful one page summary graphic.
View ResourceA heartfelt letter about her experiences as the mother of a homosexual son two heterosexual boys. "
View ResourceTouching and humorous, an essay on bullying that ends with her letter.
View ResourceImportant advice for parents from a psychologist and researcher.
View ResourcePart of being a teen is figuring out who you are — including your sexual orientation and gender identity. No matter what your teen’s identity, they’re likely to have many questions. Here’s some information and tips for talking with your teen about identity.
View ResourceEpisode from a blog/podcast series about a Christian man coming to terms with being gay. He reflects on the difficulty of coming out, family reactions and what words can mean in saving lives.
View ResourceA painful look at the struggle of coming out to parents, the struggle to speak and the sometimes struggle to survive rejection. Ends with suggestions to parents on how to react in love.
View ResourceInformation for those coming out from the LGBT Foundation in England.
View ResourceWenger was removed as a pastor for performing the marriage of his gay son. He offers us all a lesson in Christian love of both family and the church.
View ResourceA counselor with a practice that specializes in gender, sexuality & relationships give an essay response to a letter.
View ResourceHartke writes on the intersection of faith and sexuality and seeks to understand, interpret, and share parts of the Bible that relate to gender identity and the lives of transgender individuals.
View ResourceGreaterThan.org provides the best and latest information about HIV prevention, testing, treatment and more. Designed to work across mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop computers, the site is easy-to-navigate with fact-driven content.
View ResourceThis brief report introduces the major areas in which transgender Americans face legal barriers to fully participating in life and provides a summary of what advocates are doing to work for change.
View ResourceBeing an ally of an LGBTQ friend or family member comes with its own set of challenges. How do you empathize, for example, if you can't even begin to relate to what they're going through?
View ResourceSavannah, 12, made a decision that she was going to come out as lesbian at her Mormon Church during her personal testimony. The article and attached video show her experience.
View ResourceGood parenting practices apply when your child is LGBT as well. Here are suggestions for monitoring any teen youth.
View ResourceA Guide to LGBTQ youth in schools for educators and parents. How to protect your child and work to make your school safe with specific steps to develop healthy, nurturing school environments for LGBTQ students.
View ResourceHow families respond when youth come out during adolescence can have a powerful impact on young people’s health and well-being. According to groundbreaking research from the Family Acceptance Project, family support is crucial.
View ResourceWhen a person transitions, the whole family transitions, they say. Adjusting to a new name, different pronouns, and changing family identity is something we are still getting used to.
View Resource2017 Update of the annual CDC Survey of LGBT Health.
View ResourceBullying and homelessness are far more likely to impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students compared to heterosexual kids, an NYC report shows.
View ResourceTips for any caring adult on how to be supportive of LGBT youth -- actions that can help an adult become a trusted person in young lives.
View ResourceConfident, loving parent-child communication leads to improved contraceptive and condom use, improved communication about sex, and fewer sexual risk behaviors among adolescents.
View ResourceOutServe-SLDN represents the U.S. LGBT military community worldwide to educate the community, provide legal services, provide developmental opportunities, support members and local chapters, communicate effectively, and work towards equality for all.
View ResourceSupport for Christian parents of LGBTQ, providing guidance on how to love their child without compromising their faith. Offers courses, private support groups and publications.
View ResourceOver half of LGBTQ Americans experience violence, threats or harassment. 2017 poll results from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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