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    contributes to the negative experiences of the LGBT court-involved youth. The root is the lack of understanding and bias against the LGBT community. These issues seize the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system in working to assist with the LGBT youth community (Majd, Marksamer & Reyes, 2009). There is a huge lack of acceptance and misconceptions about the sexual orientation and gender identities of juveniles. It is myth that youth cannot be LGBT and that they do not exist within the juvenile

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    the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community; that is roughly equivalent to the entire population of New Jersey. The LGBT community stands for and places their beliefs in equality, individuality, and pride. Despite their efforts, they are still faced with degrading discrimination and cruel hatred. Today, fourteen percent of all hate crimes are directed towards to LGBT community. (fbi.gov) The number of hate crimes towards the community is quickly increasing and evolving into a worldwide problem

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    Dan Savage Throughout the years, the LGBT community has made numerous strides in equality, recognition, and respect. Every rights movement has its origins, and the push for the LGBT community is no different. Beginning with the Stonewall Riots in New York 40-something years ago, to the protests against Proposition 8 on the west coast, leaders have emerged; countless Americans that believe LGBT persons can become fully vested in the American dream stand behind them

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    With higher numbers of citizens coming out with who they are leaves high rick of hate crimes and uneducated resources about the LGBT people in the city; Lafayette, Louisiana should help fund and run an LGBT community support group to help its citizens to become more educated on the LGBT lifestyle, help with problems in the LGBT community that accrue in Lafayette along with helping its citizens come as one on and better accept each other. Logos: In the past Lafayette, Louisiana has seen a very sad

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    The LGBT community is often referred to as the gay community, which includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. This community has not always been supported by others. There has been many challenges and attempts to get equality dating back to 1969 with the stonewalls riots, which were violent riots against a police raid by the gay community. This is just one of the many protest and riots that will take place with their fight against discrimination and inequality. Gilbert Baker was

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    including those within LGBT+ community, deserves the right to exist without persecution; unfortunately, many LGBT+ youth face bullying from both their peers and adults, having a massive impact on the well-being of the student. Youth within the LGBT+ community do not feel safe in school. Many face harassment due directly to their gender identity or expression and/or their sexual orientation, which has a serious impact on their success in school. Over a five-year period, LGBT+ students

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    still are afraid of coming out. With a lot of research done I have answer some questions I had. The amount of Americans who have identified themselves as Gay, lesbian or other has increased. "In the year of 2016, there are 10.1 million people who are LGBT in 2012 it was 8.3 million." (Brown). According to Heatherington and Lavner (2008), disclosing one’s sexual orientation as gay or lesbian (coming out) to family members is a very important psychological decision and is perceived as an obstacle by the

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    LGBT, or GLBT, is the term which whose outlooks stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Since the 1990s the term has been used; the word is a variation of the acronym LGB that is used to substitute the word gay in reference to the LGBT community starting in the mid-1980s. The word Lesbian refers to a woman that is romantically, sexually and/or emotionally attracted to other females. Most lesbians wish to be called lesbian rather than gay. The word gay is referred to a man who is romantically

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    America’s LGBT+ community in the past year has seen significant development in both civil rights and social representation. The nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage and increased media focus on LGBT+ icons such as Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner have shown the nation that queer lives and identities are a valuable part of American culture that will continue to flourish with time. Personally, this development has shown me that my own identity can continue to flourish alongside my community

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    For the past decade, the LGBT community has been much more acknowledged and appreciated as the world becomes much more accepting and open-minded than before. However, the LGBT community is still being disregarded by numerous countries and political leaders which has led them to be stripped of their natural and basic rights. A person cannot be denied these rights regardless of a their gender, race, and sexuality simply because others do not understand. It is to my understanding that a pivotal part

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