I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. An advocate for runaway and homeless youth has to be an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. To ignore that segment of the population is to ignore up to 40% of the young people you meet on the streets. That’s why I was so pleased to come across a new resource available through the National Runaway Switchboard.
“Being Out, Being Safe" is a new brochure designed to explain the realities facing LGBTQ teens, offer tips for youth and adults on how to become an ally of LGBTQ youth, point to resources where LGBTQ teens can find additional services and support, and present related statistics. You can view the brochure here:
http://www.1800runaway.org/pub_mat/documents/LGBTQ.pdf
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