200% increase in crisis calls from Oklahoma LGBTQ youth after transgender student's death, with 87% reporting bullying.
A national LGBTQ youth nonprofit reported a 200% increase in crisis calls from Oklahoma after the death of transgender student Nex Benedict. The organization received 1,097 contacts in February, compared to its monthly average of 350, with 87% reporting incidents of bullying in Oklahoma schools. The rise in contacts highlights the need for support services, particularly in rural areas.
March 07, 2024
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