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For homeless LGBTI youth, there are high risks of suicide and sexual violence, as well as mental health challenges that require support.

Marriage equality is important, but let’s not forget homeless LGBTI youth

On: 27 October 2020

We need to improve services for homeless LGBTI youth by providing long-term and safe housing options, working with families to overcome hostilities, training service providers on becoming inclusive and sensitive to LGBTI issues, and providing emergency support to those in needContinue Reading

LGBT Homelessness

LGBT AGENDASOCIAL ISSUES

On: 8 October 2020

Tagged: LGBT-homelessness, LGBT-youth

LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) individuals face a particular set of challenges, both in becoming homeless as well as when they are trying to avoid homelessness. LGBT persons face social stigma, discrimination, and often rejection by their families which adds to the physical and mental strains/challenges which all homelessness personsContinue Reading