GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network: Media Center

GLSEN has been at the forefront of the Safe Schools Movement to ensure that all our nation�s students are safe in schools for nearly 15 years. Learn about the research, programs and organizational efforts that are making schools safer across the country.

Daryl Presgraves, Public Relations Manager
dpresgraves@glsen.org; P: 646.388.6577

NEWS

Ad Council Names GLSEN's "Think Before You Speak" Its Top Creative Campaign of the Year

GLSEN Proud to Work with Wanda Sykes on Ad Council PSA

Dr. Eliza Byard Selected to be Executive Director of GLSEN

Ally Week Kicks Off in Schools Across the Country

GLSEN and Ad Council Launch First Campaign to Address Anti-Gay Language Among Teens

Ad Council Partners with GLSEN to Launch First LGBT-Themed Campaign

GLSEN Organizational Overview
An overview of GLSEN's program areas, student initiatives and issues.

Background and Information About Gay-Straight Alliances
Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) are student clubs that work to improve school climate for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

States with Safe Schools Laws
Only 11 states and the District of Columbia protect students from bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation. Only 7 states and D.C. include gender identity/expression.

LGBT Definitions
Different terminology may arise in discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Here is a partial list of common words and phrases.

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