Sexual Minorities

• What does the research show regarding individuals who self-identify as homosexual or bisexual?

  Individuals who self-identify as homosexual or bisexual are much more likely than individuals who self-identify as heterosexual to experience victimisation.
• What circumstances and behaviours place those who are LGBTQ at higher risk with involvement of criminal justice personnel and system?

  Homeless youth in Toronto found greater use of metamphetamines and opioids among homeless LGBTQ youth than their heterosexual peers.
• What barriers to Transgender youth have?

  Transgender youth have reported having barriers to accessing supportive and knowledgable healthcare.
• What are the struggles of the experience of Indigenous/LGBTQ persons?

  In addition to trying to be accepted for their identities, these struggles impact their health and well-being and often lead them to become involved in substance abuse and to be at increased risk of physical and sexual assault.