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Gay Teens Receive Harsher Penalties From Schools, Law Enforcement, Study Reveals

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Dec 6th 2010 1:30PM

A study has found that U.S. gay and lesbian teens -- especially girls -- are more likely to be punished by schools and the criminal justice system. Credit: Getty
During a year when gay bullying and suicides are increasingly gaining media ...Lesbian teens are particularly at risk for unequal treatment from schools and the criminal justice system.
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