Research

Our reports feature independent research, data driven information and guides that will continue to educate, support, and inspire ourselves and each other to continue the journey to equality.

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LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Growing Up LGBT in America - About the Survey

HRC’s report, Growing Up LGBT in America, is a groundbreaking survey of more than 10,000 LGBTQ+-identified youth ages 13-17. It provides a stark picture of the difficulties they face --…

LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

2018 Youth Reports

We have archived this resource page for our 2018-era youth reports. To view our most up to date research, please go to our new 2023 LGBTQ+ Youth Reports page.
HRC’s…

Communities of Color, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

2019 Black and African American LGBTQ+ Youth Report

The following report represents data from our 2018 Youth Report that has been archived. Click here to view our newest 2023 Black LGBTQ+ Youth Report.
In 2017, the Human Rights…

Bisexual, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Bi+ Youth Report

HRC Foundation, in partnership with the University of Connecticut, released the 2019 Bi+ Youth Report, a groundbreaking resource detailing the experiences of bisexual, pansexual, queer and sexually fluid (bi+) LGBTQ+…

LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

2018 Gender-Expansive Youth Report

This report details the alarming challenges and barriers facing transgender and gender-expansive youth around the country -- and their perseverance in the face of discrimination and harassment.

Communities of Color, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Latine LGBTQ+ Youth Report

The following report represents data from our 2018 Youth Report that has been archived. Click here to view our newest 2023 Latine LGBTQ+ Youth Report.
This resource presents data collected…

LGBTQ+ Youth, Parenting, Research

2018 LGBTQ+ Youth Report

HRC Foundation and the University of Connecticut released the largest-of-its-kind survey ever of more than 12,000 LGBTQ+ teenagers across the nation, revealing in distressing detail the persistent challenges so many…

Parenting, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Just As They Are

This resource will help parents recognize when and how conversion therapy is promoted, provides information about the dangers of the practice, and offers guidance to parents regarding practices that promote…