## Legal Protection

#### Anti-bullying laws decrease suicidal ideation and increase safety

*   [Meyer 19](https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/LGBT.2018.0194) [(non-paywall)](https://sci-hub.se/https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/LGBT.2018.0194) [(cited)](https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/lgbtq-inclusive-bullying-laws-associated-fewer-teen-suicides-attempts-study-n959821)
    *   Anti Bullying state laws that enumerate sexual orientation were associated with:
        *   **lower risk** for **suicide attempts** and serious attempts requiring medical attention
        *   **feeling safe** at school or on the way to or from school.
        *   lower risk for forced sexual intercourse
        *   _Results did not differ by sexual orientation._