The National Network for Youth is deeply troubled by the increasing anti-LGBT legislation that is being introduced in various states.
All LGBTQ young people need to be heard. We know that LGBTQ+ youth and young adults experience homelessness at more than twice the rate as their peers and that they were more likely to experience adversities both before and during homelessness. LGBTQ+ young people should be protected from discrimination, especially those impacted by homelessness. Learn more about the prevalence of youth homelessness and LGBTQ+ homelessness on our website.
According to Human Rights Campaign:
- In 2021, 25 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were enacted in states across the country — 13 of which were anti-transgender laws across 8 states — making it the worst year on record for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
- More than 290 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced across 33 states in 2021, including more than 140 specifically anti-transgender bills. Each of these marks set a new record for anti-equality legislation being introduced and enacted in a single state legislative session since the Human Rights Campaign began tracking legislation.
Support LGBTQ+ Youth today!
- CenterLink was founded in 1994 as a member-based coalition to support the development of strong, sustainable, LGBTQ community centers. Find your local LGBT Center – Click Here
- NCLR and Kaplan, Hecker & Fink LLP, filed a new lawsuit challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” legislation, which Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 28. Read the Press Release.
- Human Rights Campaign: 5 Things You Can Do Today To Support LGBTQ Youth https://www.hrc.org/news/5-things-you-can-do-today-to-support-lgbtq-youth
- #Don’tEraseUs: Anti-LGBT curriculum laws are laws that restrict or prohibit the discussion of LGBT issues in the classroom. Lambda Legal is campaigning to eliminate this form of classroom discrimination, but they need your help to spread the word.
Reach out to us.
We may be able to provide assistance in developing strong Youth Action Boards, the first step in developing solutions to end youth homelessness in your community. https://nn4youth.org/consultation-request/