Despite efforts to dismantle protections for LGBTQIA+ youth, we can't afford to lose the progress we've made
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For LGBTQIA+ youth, the consequences are devastating. LGBTQ+ young people are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers, according to
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Lifting Up LGBTQIA+ Youth & Families
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A Policy and Practice Symposium
. This event brought together a strong array of advocates, policymakers, and experts from across New England to share information and strategies for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in our work.
At the symposium, participants heard about the work happening at the state and local levels to protect youth and families at risk. We discussed the effect of state policies that affirm access to gender-affirming care, provide critical mental health support, and create safe housing for LGBTQIA+ youth. Most importantly, we heard the call from members of the
Families thrive when children are accepted for who they are and supported by their families and caregivers and young people do best when they are supported and surrounded with care. If we are serious about preventing abuse and discrimination, then we must invest in the essential supports that all children and families need: safe housing, affirming health care, access to quality education, economic security, and strong violence prevention and anti-discrimination efforts.
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Massachusetts and Rhode Island have long been leaders in advancing equality and inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ individuals and both of our organizations uphold these values and commitment. We must not let our progress be undone.
Rachel Gwaltney is executive director of the Children's League of Massachusetts and Tanja Kubas-Meyer is the executive director of the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families.
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The National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth went dead. States are scrambling to help
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And the administration omitted 'T' for transgender and 'Q' for queer or questioning in announcing the elimination of the 988 Press 3 option. 'Since the election, we've seen a clear increase in young people feeling devalued, erased, uncertain about their future, and seeing resources taken away,' said Becca Nordeen, senior vice president of crisis intervention at The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ youth. Nordeen and other advocates for at-risk kids who helped staff the dedicated line said it has never been more critical for what The Trevor Project estimates are 5.2 million LGBTQ+ people ages 13-24 across the U.S. About 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously consider attempting suicide each year, including roughly half of transgender and nonbinary young people, according to a 2023 survey, reflecting a disproportionately high rate of risk. 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3 days ago
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Shredded Wheat Original Calories: 180 Fat: 1 g Fibre: 6 g Sugar: 0 g Sodium: 0 g Protein: 5 g Fibre One Crunchy Original Calories: 140 Fat: 1 g Fibre: 27 g Sugar: 1 g Sodium: 220 mg Protein: 4 g Multi Grain Cheerios Calories: 120 Fat: 1 g Fibre: 2 g Sugar: 6 g Sodium: 160 mg Protein: 2 g Kellogg's Two Scoops Raisin Bran Calories: 180 Fat: 1 g Fibre: 7 g Sugar: 14 g Sodium: 170 mg Protein: 5 g Nature's Path Smart Bran Calories: 140 Fat: 2 g Fibre: 23 g Sugar: 11 g Sodium: 230 mg Protein: 5 g Nature's Path Multigrain Flakes Calories: 210 Fat: 2 g Fibre: 10 g Sugar: 8 g Sodium: 210 mg Protein: 6 g Kellogg's All-Bran Original Calories: 180 Fat: 3 g Fibre: 18 g Sugar: 10 g Sodium: 320 mg Protein: 8 g Kellogg's Vector Maple Flavour Calories: 160 Fat: 1 g Fibre: 3 g Sugar: 12 g Sodium: 160 mg Protein: 10 g Kashi GoActive Mixed Berry Crunch Calories: 290 Fat: 4.5 g Fibre: 14 g Sugar: 15 g Sodium: 85 mg Protein: 14 g Kashi GoActive Honey Almond Flax Crunch Calories: 300 Fat: 8 g Fibre: 15 g Sugar: 17 g Sodium: 230 mg Protein: 15 g Kellogg's Müslix Almond Raisin Calories: 240 Fat: 2.5 g Fibre: 7 g Sugar: 17 g Sodium: 150 mg Protein: 6 g In the end, no matter if you're eating Shredded Wheat or Coco Puffs, LaForte touts the importance of starting your day with breakfast: 'Food is the fuel for our bodies. If you want to be able to function and do your best during your day, you need to fuel your brain. 'Some people don't like eating breakfast. However, if you can get something in, anything — a yogurt, some fruit, a balanced breakfast is the best. But if you can just get something in within an hour of waking up, that's going to be the best for your body.'
