Homophobia

HOMOPHOBIA Up to 11% of young people are same sex attracted or unsure Being same sex attracted doesn't cause problems. It's the abuse and rejection of same sex attracted people that's the problem. about it. That means at a school of 1000 students, Someone who has been the target of homophobia is up to 6х more likely to complete suicide than their straight friends. What makes things better for a same sex attracted young person? • Support from friends • Acceptance by family • Being part of something (like a community/social group or sports team) 80% say school is the most common place where they experience abuse =10 Studenta 61% say they have experienced verbal ábuse will be experiencing feelings of 110 18% say they have experienced physical abuse same sex attraction. headspace.org.au/homophobia National Youth Mental Heoth Foundation