Friend, with many LGBTQ young people already back to school or preparing to go, we wanted to make sure you are ready to support the youth in your life with the new blog: Getting Ready for School Again: What It’s Like For LGBTQ Young People.

“For many, going back to school is as simple as packing their backpacks for the day. For LGBTQ young people, especially those who hold multiple marginalized identities, they have to pack a little more. They have to mentally prepare themselves to be misgendered; to be erased from bookshelves and history lessons; to potentially be met with violence, bullying, or ridicule. They carry an extra heaviness that others do not.”

We also wanted to share a few more back-to-school resources for allies and LGBTQ youth:

Raising Queer Kids and Allies with Lindz Amer (they/them). Lindz is an American LGBTQ+ activist, YouTuber, and author of “Rainbow Parenting: Your Guide to Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies.” In the interview, they delve into misconceptions about being an ally, what inspired their new book, advice for young people who are about to go back to school, and more. Read the full interview here >>

Stories of Pride: Harry and Kolby. This video celebrates how the LGBTQ community shows up for each other, providing support, affirmation, and inspiration to help each other be the best they can be. Watch now >>

Plus, read our new research now: School-Related Protective Factors for LGBTQ Middle and High School Students. Read more about our findings showing that LGBTQ middle and high school students with access to at least one of these school-related protective factors had 26% lower odds of attempting suicide in the past year. Read more now >>

Every student deserves a safe environment to learn and thrive, and we hope these resources are helpful as you gear up for the school year.

Together,

The Trevor Project