LGBTQ+ Research
Connecticut LGBTQ+ Needs Assessment
The LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network conducted a community survey that identified the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Connecticut. With this survey, the State gained data to identify the scale and diversity of needs in the LGBTQ+ community. This data also means that LGBTQ+ organizations in the state might be aided in securing adequate funding from funders and grants. The Consultation Center at Yale helped develop and administer the survey on behalf of the Network.
The Trevor Project
Each year, The Trevor Project conducts a survey of youth across the country, specifically identifying and evaluating the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. This research is broken down into sections to make it as accessible as possible. It emphasizes the needs of queer youth and the disparities in their mental health compared with their straight and cisgender peers’ mental health.
The Trevor Project does other research as well. One of their most frequently referenced statistics is that queer youth who have at least one supportive adult in their lives are 40% less likely to attempt suicide.
If you are conducting a research study relating to the LGBTQ+ community and would like for the SAGE Center to highlight your work, please contact us at sagecenter@southernct.edu