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The Trevor Project Honors Dylan Mulvaney with Third Annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award 

The Trevor Project is thrilled to honor Dylan Mulvaney (she/they) with our 2023 Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year award, which recognizes influential public figures who champion the LGBTQ community and advocate for mental health awareness. The third annual award marks September’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Dylan joins past award recipients Janelle Monáe (2022) and Lil Nas X (2021), who use their platforms to challenge the status quo and create a safer, more inclusive world for LGBTQ young people to thrive as their authentic selves. An actress, comedian, content creator, and trans activist, Dylan catapulted into the spotlight last…
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HHS Proposed Rule Offers Much-Needed Protections for LGBTQ Young People in Foster Care

LGBTQ young people who reported having been in foster care had three times greater odds of a past-year suicide attempt compared to those who had not September 27, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ new proposed rule that would protect LGBTQ young people in foster care by requiring agencies to ensure LGBTQ young people are placed in affirming and supportive homes. Statement from Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Interim Senior Vice…
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New Poll Illustrates High Support Among Parents for Transgender, Nonbinary Children

Most adults would be willing to take all actions tested to support their child if they came out as transgender or nonbinary, including: encouraging other family members or friends to respect their gender identity (71%); use their chosen name and pronouns correctly (69%); and not vote for political candidates that support anti-transgender policies (65%) A majority of parents would be comfortable if their child came out as LGBTQ, including over half if their child came out as transgender or nonbinary (54% and 57%, respectively) Most parents (57%) would be comfortable if their child started using gender-neutral pronouns (they/them) to express…
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The Trevor Project Celebrates Passage of Conversion Therapy Protections in Michigan Senate

15% of LGBTQ youth in Michigan reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year June 27, 2023 — The Trevor Project — the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people — celebrated the passage of H.B. 4616 and H.B. 4617 in the Michigan Senate today, which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion “therapy.” The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. “LGBTQ young people deserve to live authentically as who they are and the…
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The Trevor Project, LGBTQ Groups Applaud AZ Governor for Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

16% of LGBTQ youth in Arizona reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy June 27, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, one•n•ten, Arizona's largest provider of LGBTQ+ youth & young adult support services, and Equality Arizona commended Gov. Hobbs of Arizona for signing an executive order today banning the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. “LGBTQ young people deserve to live freely and be protected from the dangerous and discredited practices of ‘conversion therapy.’ This so-called ‘therapy’ is condemned by every major professional medical and mental health association in…
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The Trevor Project Supports Reintroduction of Equality Act

June 21, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, praised the reintroduction of the Equality Act in the U.S. Congress. The landmark legislation, which would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to extend nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment, education, access to credit, jury service, housing, and public accommodations was last considered by the Senate in 2021. Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project, released the following statement: “We all deserve to live our lives free from discrimination. Treating everyone with dignity…
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The Trevor Project and PUMA Launch #REFORMTheLockerRoom, a Free LGBTQ Training Course for Coaches and Athletic Directors

The launch of the free digital education program marks a milestone of The Trevor Project and PUMA’s three-year strategic partnership, focused on fostering safer and more inclusive sports environments for LGBTQ young people across the U.S. New York, New York, May 30th, 2023 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, in partnership with global sports brand PUMA, announced today the official launch of its free digital education program, #REFORMTheLockerRoom. Researched, tested, and developed over the course of three years, #REFORMTheLockerRoom offers a specialized online training course for coaches, athletic directors, and other youth-facing sports…
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The Trevor Project Voices Support for Michigan Bills Protecting LGBTQ Young People From Conversion Therapy

15% of LGBTQ youth in Michigan reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year May 18, 2023 — The Trevor Project — the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people — voiced its support for a package of bills introduced in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion “therapy.”  “It is deeply inspiring to see Michigan lawmakers unite to spark important progress on LGBTQ protections and cut through the noise of…
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Florida Governor Signs Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Nearly 1 in 3 LGBTQ young people said their mental health was poor most of the time or always due to anti-LGBTQ policies May 17, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, issued the following statement in response to a number of anti-LGBTQ bills signed by the governor of Florida today. Statement from Casey Pick (she/her), Director of Law and Policy for The Trevor Project: “LGBTQ young people in Florida deserve the same opportunity to lead happy, healthy lives as their peers. As the world recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia,…
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The Trevor Project Condemns Anti-Transgender Bills Passed by Missouri Legislature

If signed by the governor, two bills would ban transgender and nonbinary youth from receiving best-practice medical care, and from participating in school sports May 10, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the passage of two bills SB 39 and SB 49 by the Missouri state legislature. If signed into law by the governor, these bills would prohibit transgender and nonbinary young people from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity, and ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to…