1. STATISTICAL EVIDENCE GALYIC

2. Coming Out1998 n15 2008 n50 2010 n20 First Told17.214.814

3. School 1998 (n15) 2008 (n50) 2010 (n20) Knew about sexuality80%92%100% Out at school13%44%60% Experienced homophobic abuse67%76%70% Witnessed homophobic abuse80%74%80% Truanted/dropped out13%28%43% Supportive teacher7%73%45% Positive information13%18%35%

10. Homophobic Hate Incidents 199820082010 HHI60%68%50%

11. Parental Rejection199820082010 mum 2010 dad Out to Parents93%88%80%55% Negative Parents14%71%44%45%

12. Housing199820082010 Homelessness27%26%20%

13. Substance Use199820082010 Tobacco40%46%65% Alcohol33%58%24% Drugs33%44%30%

14. Mental Health199820082010 Depression82%72%60% Anxiety67%56%50% Suicidal Thoughts80%72%50% Suicide Attempts13%56%40% Self Harm40%74%75% Phobias13%20%30% Eating Disorder20%8%12%

15. Sexual Vulnerability199820082010 Rape27%24%5% Sexual Abuse20%32%10% Not Practise Safer Sex when drunk 47%54%70%

16. GALYIC Annual Evaluation 73% less isolated since attending GALYIC 55% felt less depressed 91% confidence increased 100% more positive LGBT identity 91% GALYIC had improved self esteem