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October is National Bullying Prevention Month — a time to renew our commitment to safe, inclusive spaces for every LGBTQ+ young person. In that spirit, we’re pleased to share our latest research brief: Anti‑Bullying Policies in School and LGBTQ+ Young People.
Green Box reading "LGTBQ+ young people who attend a school with an LGBTQ+ inclusive bullying policy had less than half the rate (10%) of suicide attempts than those who attended a school with no anti-bullying policy (22).
Our research shows that inclusive anti-bullying policies in schools can make a life-saving difference for LGBTQ+ students.
 
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Why This Matters

Bullying remains disproportionately high for LGBTQ+ students, and these data show that inclusive policy matters. Schools that explicitly protect against anti-LGBTQ+ bullying are linked to stronger feelings of affirmation, lower bullying rates, and lower suicide-attempt rates.
LGBTQ+ young people who reported that their school had an anti-LGBTQ+ bullying policy reported the highest rates of feeling that their school affirmed their LGBTQ+ identity (69%).
Read the full brief to uncover all of the findings and close out National Bullying Prevention Month with us.
 
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These findings reinforce what we see every day at The Trevor Project: LGBTQ+ young people need safe and welcoming spaces where they feel seen, supported, and connected. Whether online or through our 24/7 crisis services, we’re here to meet young people where they are — offering life-saving support, fostering community, and working to build a world where every LGBTQ+ young person can live and thrive.

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