‘Heartbreaking’ findings in survey of Nevada LBGTQ+ students

Jessica_Rose · February 14, 2024, 12:02:59 PM

'Heartbreaking' findings in survey of Nevada LBGTQ+ students

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Story by Michael Lyle (14 Feb 2024)

Nevada LGBTQ+ students say they don't feel safe talking with school staff and face discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity, according to new findings from Silver State Equality.

The LGBTQ+ advocacy group recently released the results of its "2023 Nevada LGBTQ+ Student Survey and Listening Campaign" report...

Nearly 80% of students who identify as LGBTQ+ reported discrimination, with transgender and gender-nonconforming students, in particular those in rural schools, saying they faced higher levels than cisgender students.

Another 56% of students don't feel safe talking with school counselors while 42% don't feel comfortable going to the school nurse. More than three-fifths of those surveyed reported being bullied in the last six months.

André Wade, state director for Silver State Equality, called the results from the report "heartbreaking."

He hoped policymakers would use the findings to "develop programs and campaigns that empower the LGBTQ+ community and its allies to combat discrimination, blatant lies, hate and other divisive tactics that negatively impact our schools and LGBTQ+ students."

"If we as adults are going to effectively advocate for LGBTQ+ youth, it is essential to learn and understand from LGBTQ+ students, themselves, what they experience every day in their school environments," Wade said.

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‘Heartbreaking’ findings in survey of Nevada LBGTQ+ students

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