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You Are a Beloved Child of God

A video message from Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth

 
 
 
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This video is Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson's response to recent suicides by young people who have been bullied.

Hanson adds his voice to the more than 3,000 videos in the It Gets Better project with words of reassurance and hope to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, saying, "You are a beloved child of God."

Resources - (866) 488-7386

The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LBGTQ youth by providing resources and a nationwide, 24-hour hotline.  If you are considering suicide or need help, call: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).

BullyingInfo.org
BullyingInfo.org is a project of the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP) focused on providing tools and resources for youth, parents, teachers and mental health providers to prevent and address bullying. 

It Gets Better Project
You can watch more videos at ItGetsBetterProject.com.


 

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