OutReach - YOUTH

Stonewall: Ensure that every LGBT child and young person can flourish  There has been a clear echo of Section 28, the 1989 legislation which banned conversations about same-sex relationships in school, forced LGBT teachers into the closet or out of a job, and scarred a generation of young LGBT people.   new  recommended

Child Trends: 5 Things to Know about LGBTQ Youth  Adolescence is a time of significant physical and social-emotional development for youth. For a variety of biological and social reasons, it is also the time when many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth begin to self-identify as such.   new

OutUK Sexual Health  Are you ready for sex? OutUK and NHS Livewell provide lots of information to consider if you're thinking about having sex. There's information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how even if you do not have symptoms, it's worth getting tested.   new

The Trevor Project  The Trevor Project are based in West Hollywood USA and have a vision of a world where all LGBTQ young people see a bright future for themselves. Their mission is to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people.   new

Albert Kennedy Trust  A registered charity set up to help homeless gay and lesbian teenagers. Has offices in London and Manchester.   recommended

The Big Issue: LGBT Young Homelessness  Young LGBT people comprise up to 24 per cent of the youth homeless population in Britain, with many saying the problem is directly related to their sexuality. Yet services are being cut...   recommended

Allsorts Youth Project  Allsorts Youth Project listens to, supports & connects children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

BBC Newsround  BBC Newsround report on the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the history of gay rights in the UK with a simple guide for young people.

Being Gay is Okay  Information and advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and unsure under twenty-fives.

BeYou Project  The BeYou Project connects young people in Kent who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary or are questioning their sexual orientation and / or gender identity. They offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where young LGBT+ people can meet to socialise, have fun and help each other.

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