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.

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

Quote from: gennee on March 22, 2013, 11:54:28 AM
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)

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