School Safety Supports Mental Health: Experiences of LGBTQ+ Students in our Public Schools

Asm. Muratsuchi standing onstage, holding microphone and speaking, with event graphic on large screen in background
Asm. Muratsuchi standing onstage, holding microphone and speaking, with event graphic on large screen in background

I attended a very informative evening that highlighted the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in our public schools. Panelists talked about their experiences with bullying and harassment. We also heard from experts about how the LGBTQ+ student population had higher rates of depression compared to their peers. We hope the discussion will help to improve the safety of all public school LGBTQ+ students.