Family rejection correlates with higher rates of risk behavior and poorer health outcomes for LGBT youth. #LGBTyouthchat

Having openly LGBT role models is a resiliency factor. These can include teachers, guidance counselors, aunts, uncles. #lgbtyouthchat

Hispanic Black Gay Coalition in Boston has a mentoring project that matches adults with youth and boost social capital. #LGBTyouthchat

Collect sexual orientation and gender identity data on local and state YRBS. #LGBTyouthchat

Promote Gay/Straight Alliances, staff training, anti-bullying initiatives, nondiscrimination policies. #LGBTYouthchat

Teach sex education that addresses same-sex behavior, include LGBT people in curricula. #LGBTyouthchat

Often violence is greater against trans youth. Poverty, homelessness, juvenile justice involvement at higher rates. #LGBTyouthchat

Teachers, staff and other youth can support trans youth as they develop their identity. #LGBTyouthchat

Trans women of color have great resiliency; often experience violence victimization. #LGBTyouthchat

Trans youth need equal access to facilities, all school activities, sports, extracurricular. Use preferred name/pronoun. #LGBTyouthchat

Proactively train/educate staff to provide affirming learning environment for trans youth. #LGBTyouthchat

AGLYs like the Boston Alliance of GLBTQ Youth, the House and Ball Community, the Theater Offensive in Boston. #LGBTyouthchat

GSAs and openly LGBT role models among school staff, aunts, uncles. #LGBTyouthchat

Share stories of interest to LGBT youth, including successful role models they can aspire to. #lgbtyouthchat

Encourage LGBT youth to share their experiences via social media and make connections with other youth. #LGBTyouthchat

Educate LGBT youth about HIV and STI risk, and new developments like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). #LGBTyouthchat

Advertise events in the LGBT community that are youth inclusive. #LGBTyouthchat

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Thank you CDC NPIN for hosting a fantastic convo on the needs of LGBT youth! We can all truly make a difference together. #LGBTYouthChat