LGBTQ+ youth crisis calls jumped 700% after Trump win

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11/10/2024

In the hours following President-elect Donald Trump‘s win, a leading suicide prevention organization for LGTBQ+ youth saw a tremendous spike in outreachThe Trevor Project‘s data, pulled from Nov. 6, found its lifeline, chat and text features saw an overall volume increase of 700% compared to use in the weeks leading up to the election. The organization said the content of its calls also took a massive political turn in the day following Trump’s victory. Election-related content in conversations increased by 5,200% compared to averages ahead of Nov. 5. “The Trevor Project wants LGBTQ+ young people to know that we are here for you, no matter the outcome of any election, and we will continue to fight for every LGBTQ+ young person to have access to safe, affirming spaces – especially during challenging times,” said Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, in a statement.

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