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6/23/2017
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25 Years

"The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth swore in new members and released a set of policy recommendations at a ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of the only statewide LGBTQ youth commission in the country on June 20 at the Massachusetts State House.

“Twenty-five years ago, Massachusetts became the first and only state with a commission dedicated to the needs of LGBTQ young people,” said Hannah Hussey, Director of Policy and Research for the Commission. “While the past 25 years have witnessed much progress, significant work remains to address disparities in substance use, mental health, violence, and housing instability for LGBTQ young people.”"

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  • Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth 

    The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth is established by law as an independent agency of the Commonwealth to recommend and advocate to all branches of state government effective policies, programs, and resources for LGBTQ youth to thrive.

    The Commission was created by the General Court in an Act of Jul. 1, 2006, ch. 139, §4, codified in Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3, §67 (2006).

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