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New Study Examines Why Transgender Girls Participate in High School Sports, as Wave of Sports Bans are Implemented Across the U.S.

While many trans girls said they play sports for positive health benefits and social connection, others had no interest in playing sports or reported concerns around stigma  October 18, 2022 – Researchers at The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, published a peer-reviewed, qualitative study in Transgender Health that examined  motivations for participating or not participating in sports among a sample of 294 transgender high school girls. Through open-ended survey questions, collected as part of the 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, respondents reported that…
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Black@Trevor Spotlight: Miriam Johnson

At The Trevor Project, we create intentional spaces, called Affinity Groups, that allow members of Team Trevor to connect with each other around their different intersectional identities. Over the next few months, we’ll feature member spotlights from across Trevor’s Affinity Groups. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Clinical Services Digital Supervisor and Black@Trevor member Miriam Johnson (she/her). As one of The Trevor Project’s pioneering Affinity Groups, Black@Trevor leads with a mission to create spaces and resources for employees who identify within the Black Diaspora (and their allies) to connect, grow relationships, and build community. Best piece of advice you’ve ever…
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Harvey Guillén On Representation, Latinx History, And More

For LGBTQ young people representation can make the world of a difference. The Trevor Project’s research found that 89% of LGBTQ young people reported that seeing LGBTQ folks in popular TV, movies, and music made them feel good about being LGBTQ. And it seems that powerful representation of LGBTQ folks and of historically marginalized people in general is becoming more and more commonplace. Actor Harvey Guillén from FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” is one of those LGBTQ folks making strides for representation. In his role as Guillermo, a vampire’s familiar, Harvey plays a character that is both openly…
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The Trevor Project Launches 24/7 Crisis Services for LGBTQ Youth in Mexico

According to official figures from the National Survey on Sexual and Gender Diversity (ENDISEG), 28.7% of the LGBTQ population in Mexico has thought about or attempted suicide in their lifetime This marks the first time that The Trevor Project will offer its life-saving suicide prevention crisis services beyond the U.S.  Mexico City, October 11, 2022 – Today, on National Coming Out Day in the U.S. and Mexico, The Trevor Project announced the official launch of its free, confidential, 24/7 digital crisis services for LGBTQ young people in Mexico. This milestone is part of The Trevor Project’s expansion of its services…
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100-Word Coming Out Stories

Storytelling changes hearts and minds. Every coming out story is unique, but they are each a part of the beautiful, messy, aching process of looking for affirmation and acceptance from those we love the most. For Coming Out Day, we asked Trevor staff to share their journeys with the world in 100 words.  Remember that everyone comes out at their own pace, and sometimes only to themselves. Out and proud or just beginning your journey — both are equally valid. Here are some selected 100-word coming out stories: I told my mom I had to tell her something while watching…
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The Trevor Project Applauds Cleveland, OH for Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

LGBTQ youth who were threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy reported more than twice the rate of attempting suicide in the past year October 10, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, applauded the Cleveland City Council for passing a municipal ordinance today that will prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. The Trevor Project has worked closely with Equality Ohio, local advocates, and community members to help bring this legislation…
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The Trevor Project Opposes Oklahoma HB 1007 / SB 83

The legislation would force the discontinuation of best-practice gender-affirming medical care — consistently associated with lower suicide risk — at Oklahoma’s largest healthcare provider. September 29, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the following statement ahead of the Oklahoma legislature’s consideration of HB 1007/SB 83, a bill that would prohibit the University of Oklahoma health care system from using federal funding to provide gender-affirming care to transgender and nonbinary youth: “It’s outrageous that the Oklahoma legislature would withhold funding for…
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The Trevor Project Honors Janelle Monáe with Annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award

The Grammy-nominated global superstar is the second-ever recipient of the award, which recognizes influential public figures who champion the LGBTQ community and advocate for mental health awareness New York, NY – September 20, 2022 – The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, announced Janelle Monáe (they/them or she/her pronouns) as the recipient of its 2022 Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award, which recognizes influential public figures for their unwavering commitment to LGBTQ mental health awareness. The second annual award marks September’s National Suicide…
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Black@Trevor Spotlight: Monika Mejia

At The Trevor Project, we create intentional spaces, called Affinity Groups, that allow members of Team Trevor to connect with each other around their different intersectional identities. Over the next few months, we’ll feature member spotlights from across Trevor’s Affinity Groups. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Training Coordinator and Black@Trevor member Monika Mejia (she/her). As one of The Trevor Project’s pioneering Affinity Groups, Black@Trevor leads with a mission to create spaces and resources for employees who identify within the Black Diaspora (and their allies) to connect, grow relationships, and build community. Best piece of advice you’ve ever received?  I…
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The Trevor Project Is Advocating For LGBTQ Affirming Schools

Whether through legislation, litigation, or public education at the federal, state, and local levels, The Trevor Project is a leading advocate for LGBTQ young people’s mental health and wellbeing across the country. Trevor Project Advocacy Campaign Manager Gabby Doyle (she/her) is focused particularly on advocating for LGBTQ students, young people at risk of finding themselves in unsafe, phobic environments. I came to The Trevor Project after serving as State Partnerships Manager at SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change, advocating for comprehensive sex education policies across the country. Now, I work with The Trevor Project on suicide prevention policies in schools.…