LGBT Studies: LGBT Youth
This guide will direct you to resources related to LGBT studies
Demographics on LGBT Youth
- Growing Up LGBT in America Report (Human Rights Campaign)
- Serving Our Youth: Findings from a National Survey of Service Providers Working with LGBT Youth Who Are Homeless or at Risk of Becoming Homeless (The Williams Institute)
- A Survey of LGBT Americans (Pew Research)
Research Tools
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN): GLSEN is an advocacy organization that does research into the climate for LGBT youth, promotes inclusive policy changes, and supports educators in planning events, like Day of Silence.
GLBT Youth of Color This website offers resources for parents/guardians, family members, educators and allies of GLBT youth of color.
CDC-LGBT Youth Resources: This Center for Disease Control website has basic information regarding the health of the LGBT community. It also has specific information for LGBT youth on bullying, and resources for educators and family members of LGBT youth.
Database Searches
- Sociological AbstractsSociological Abstracts can help you find information about homelessness trends among LGBT youth, school programs about LGBT youth, and other relevant information. Consider starting with this search and narrowing down: SU.EXACT("Homosexuality") AND SU.EXACT("Youth")
- PubMedPubMed can help you find materials about the health of LGBT youth. Consider starting with the following search. ((("Homosexuality, Male"[Mesh]) OR "Homosexuality, Female"[Mesh]) AND ("Adolescent"[Mesh]) OR "Homeless Youth"[Mesh])
Advocacy Organizations
- Matthew Shepard Foundationhe Matthew Shepard Foundation was founded by Dennis and Judy Shepard in memory of their 21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Wyoming in October 1998. The organization focuses on outreach and advocacy
- The National Youth Advocacy CoalitionThe National Youth Advocacy Coalition supports GLBT youth with advocacy and educational efforts
- Family Acceptance ProjectThe Family Acceptance Project works with LGBT youth and their families to promote positive health outcomes and to reduce HIV, suicide, and other health challenges common among LGBT youth
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