What Drives our Work

The need for a statewide Safe and Healthy Schools Program cannot be overstated, and what is at stake for so many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning youth is nothing short of life or death. Even as we celebrate marriage equality and a number of other key victories, LGBTQ youth continue to face extensive risk factors for:

  • Bullying & physical/sexual assault
  • Homelessness (accounting for as much as 40% of all homeless youth)
  • Human trafficking and sexual exploitation
  • Substance abuse & HIV transmission
  • Suicide & homicide

 Florida High School Risk Behaviors and Sexual Identity Report

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GLSEN's 2015 Florida School Climate Report

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2019 Black & African American Youth Report

National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

 

 

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See Also

Blog entry: Educators Across Florida Welcome LGBTQ Students Back to School

Blog entry: The school year has ended — but our work has not.

Blog entry: Victory for Trans Youth: Florida School District Settles Lawsuit, Will Allow Transgender Student to Use Restrooms and Locker Rooms in Accordance with Gender Identity

Press Release: Equality Florida To Expand LGBTQ Safe & Healthy Schools Program In Central Florida Through Partnership with Contigo Fund

Press Release: Equality Florida Responds To Trump’s Attack on Transgender Youth