LGBTQ Relationships and the Law

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The legal system is an important tool in your safety planning, whether you’re straight or LGBTQ. This short handout provides safety tips for LGBTQ youth for seeking legal assistance and protection.

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Civil Legal Rights & Protections

LGBTQ Rights

Domestic Violence

Gender

Healthy Relationships

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Young People

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