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The Safe Schools Coalition has contracted Partners in Prevention Education and facilitators from across the country to design and conduct workshops on Anti-Homophobia / Anti-Transphobia training to school personnel.
 
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005

Did you know.... 

 

  • There are currently 225 homeless children, youth and young adults ages 21 and younger in Thurston County, Washington. (Homeless Taskforce Census Count 2007)
  • Nationally experts estimate 60% of females & 25% of males who are homeless youth have been sexually assaulted prior to leaving home. (Cauce, 2004)


   

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Research indicated that youth end up on the streets due to:

 

  • Physical, sexual & emotional abuse.
  • Family conflict or rejection due to education issues or homophobia.
  • Drug & alcohol abuse in the home.
  • Family's financial insecruity.

 


Pictures have been provided by youth and adult allies involved with Partners in Prevention Education. 
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