Austin Police Department & LGPOA-Austin - It Gets Better HD

The Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association produced a video comprising of LGBT officers and civilian members of the Austin Police Department to send a message to LGBTQ youth that it does get better. This is part of the It Gets Better Project (www.itgetsbetter.org) and The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org) to reach out to LGBTQ youth who may be struggling due to bullying, harassment, and non-acceptance, and who may be thinking of committing suicide. Our message is to let those youth know that even though it is difficult today, tomorrow will bring hope, love, and life. We are here to help you make it there!

If you are considering suicide or need help, call the Trevor Project now: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).

"IT GETS BETTER"
The It Gets Better Project was created to show young LGBT people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach — if they can just get through their teen years. The It Gets Better Project wants to remind teenagers in the LGBT community that they are not alone — and it WILL get better. The website itgetsbetter.org is a place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It's a place where straight allies can visit and support their friends and family members. It's a place where people can share their stories, take the It Gets Better Project pledge, watch videos of love and support, and seek help. Take the pledge to help make it better for others.

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[Kay Manis]

Thank you APD for making all teens' lives safer, especially my teen! And thank you to these brave men and women who stand up in a world that tells them to sit down!

[bleedsburntorange]

Congratulations on posting the most inconceivably retarded comment in trolling history, how very original of you.

[Bonita1264]

anyone else searched gay. police officers or is just me?

[David K]

As an openly gay person myself, this meant a lot because I have had struggles not so unlike what these Police Officers describe. Thanks APD!

[Shelby Scott]

....You HAVE to be trolling.

[oxfordruse]

Art Acevedo is an American hero.

[Carlos Cruz]

Thank You!!! :)

[bearscorpio]

Thank you APD. i am

[RosPratch]

The United States has a long way to go in respect to honouring the rights of all LGBT people. Look North to Canada as to how another country has done this.

[yourfriendly neighborhoodlesbian]

I needed this. :)

[Bloke Poppy]

whatever you fuckbag

[thenameisethang .]

They probably did. I agree with you. However, once they did, I'm POSITIVE most people had an overwhelming feeling of disgust for you.