Violent assaults have been reported by LGBTQ+ students, with records indicating that schools often fail to take action. A nonprofit newsroom covering LGBTQ+ communities has published a story on this issue, which includes mentions of self-harm, physical, and sexual violence. The story shares the experience of a disabled, openly queer teenager who faced bullying and sexual harassment.

She was threatened with rape by a classmate after refusing his advances, and was also groped in middle school. Further details on these incidents and the lack of response from schools are available from the original publication, which provides more information on the experiences of LGBTQ+ students.