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KSOC-TV: Supporting Families with LGBTQ Youth

2014

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KSOC-TV explored ways that communities can support families with LGBTQ youth. Research shows that family acceptance contributes significantly to improving the health and well-being for LGBTQ youth and reduces the risk of suicide.

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Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth and Their Allies

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