Giving transgender youth a safe haven from the streets

Name: Giving transgender youth a safe haven from the streets
Uploaded: 2015-05-22T23:21:39Z
Duration: P438S
Description: Homelessness is a reality for many young transgender Americans. In Washington, a row house has been turned into a safe haven for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth who have nowhere else to go. Hari Sreenivasan talks to the group home's founder about creating a space that is safe, fun and feels like home for those who may have been kicked out by their families for being different.

Clip: 05/22/2015 | 7m 18s

Homelessness is a reality for many young transgender Americans. In Washington, a row house has been turned into a safe haven for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth who have nowhere else to go. Hari Sreenivasan talks to the group home's founder about creating a space that is safe, fun and feels like home for those who may have been kicked out by their families for being different.

Aired: 05/22/15

Rating: NR

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