Pam Walton

"Gay and lesbian youth are a great risk in our culture: The Report on Youth Suicide, published in 1989, found that of all suicides committed in the United States each year by people between the ages of 15 and 24, fully 30% are gay and lesbian youth. This group of young people suffers extreme isolation and is especially vulnerable to drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, and physical and verbal violence. Gay Youth has been called a 'milestone'--it breaks the silence surrounding adolescent homosexuality in a way that is both powerful and accessible. It contrasts the suicide of 20-year old Bobby Griffith with the remarkable life of 17-year old Gina Guiterrez. This video shows that information, acceptance, and support can make an enormous difference in the lives of these young people." -- Case.… (mais)