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LGBTQ Youth
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth experience trauma at higher rates than their straight peers. Common traumas experienced by these youth include bullying, harassment, traumatic loss, intimate partner violence, physical and sexual abuse, and traumatic forms of societal stigma, bias, and rejection. Historically, professionals have failed to recognize and meet the needs of traumatized LGBTQ youth, leading to poor engagement and ineffective treatments that, in some cases, perpetuate the youth’s traumatic experiences.
External Resources
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The following resources on LGBTQ Youth were developed by external partners and organizations.