Young gays face abuse in schools.
Homosexual and bisexual youths face censure at home and school, says a survey. Homosexual and bisexual youths suffer high levels of violence, abuse and discrimination, particularly in schools, a national survey has found. The survey, based on written responses from 750 males and females aged 14 to 21, found almost 70per cent of the abuse occurred in schools. The survey, which examined issues related to sexual and drug risk-taking, was conducted by the National Centre in HIV Social research at La Trobe University, under the direction of Dr Lynne Hillier. It is claimed to be the first Australian study into the lives of young people attracted to members of their own sex.