Over 80% Of New York's LGBT Students Have Been Harassed

[DriftingCrow]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/annanorth/over-80-of-new-yorks-lgbt-students-have-been-harassed
Author: Anna North Source: BuzzFeed

This short article describes the results found in a study done by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network. GLSEN found "that 81% of LGBT students had been verbally harassed based on their sexual orientation, while 29% had experienced some form of physical harassment".

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I knew there was a lot of harassment towards LGBT students, but I have to say, I was surprised by how high the physical harassment numbers were. I hope our youngsters on the board stay safe.

[gennee]

Correct me if I'm wrong; isn't physical violence and sexual harassment assault?

[DriftingCrow]

Correct me if I'm wrong; isn't physical violence and sexual harassment assault?

Lol technically it's battery (assault if there's no physical contact)

[Jamie D]

The statistics presented in the article are very disheartening.  Especially the physical violence.  Words can hurt as well.