According to a new report from Belong To, 73% of students from the LGBT+ community feel unsafe at school.
The report revealed 60% of LGBT+ students had suicidal thoughts, while 24% avoided school due to fears of bullying.
Ballyporeen trans woman Saoirse Macken told Tipp FM’s news about the report and her own experience.
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She found the report quite shocking and was upset by the thought that some teachers were not supportive of a student in crisis.