Across the country, the lives and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people are being called into question. Today, the U.S. House voted on a national sports ban on trans youth. But we know what they don’t: the opportunity to grow and excel in sports is important for EVERY child. Exclusion (on and off the field) is inherently opposed to what sports is all about: teamwork, leadership, and belonging. In 2022, our Research team released a landmark report that investigated why trans girls get involved in high school sports — and their concerns around harassment, stigma, and gendered spaces. Yet they play for the same reasons as any other student: to stay healthy, have fun, and connect with friends. “As misinformation spreads, this study reminds us of a simple truth: trans girls just want to play sports and belong” said Dr. Jonah DeChants (he/him), Research Scientist at The Trevor Project. Read our full study: trvr.org/TransYouthSports We won’t stop advocating for your inclusion in sports, in school, and in the world. You deserve to be here. If you need support, The Trevor Project is here 24/7/365, free & secure, to help you through anything and everything. Call us at 1-866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678, or connect online at trvr.org/get-help 🧡🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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