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2) to apply for grant money so we can better support local youth
3) to track changes/progress (we repeat the survey annually in May)
4) to advocate for the civil rights of youth in schools, the community, and in government policies
5) to educate the community about the experiences and needs of local youth
There are no known dangers for taking the survey, beyond potentially having questions bring up unpleasant memories/painful feelings. Mental health resources are shared at the end of this survey to mitigate any risk. Please reach out for support if needed.
Vocabulary: Queer and 2S/LGBTQIA+ are used to refer to people who are Two Spirit/Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and anyone who prefers not to be labeled who isn't 100% heterosexual and cisgender (aka not trans/non-binary/gender diverse). If you want to learn more about what these terms mean, there is a vocabulary with definitions on the
Queer Humboldt Vocabulary Webpage.
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