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Q & A with GLSEN’s New International Fellow
… about LGBT students in the U.S. and their experiences with bullying, violence and discrimination, and to discuss GLSEN’s … has an expertise. Last but not least, advocating against bullying and harassment, as well as providing solutions to … how it deals with students, so there is certainly a lot of bullying, harassment and in some cases, outright …
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President Obama Issues Message of Support to LGBT Youth
… taken to address the needs of LGBT young people and reduce bullying and harassment through work done in various federal … voice you are giving hope to many youth who may experience bullying, harassment and discrimination in their schools, …
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New York Times Magazine: GSAs and LGBT Middle School Youth
… most amazing thing has happened since the G.S.A. started. Bullying of all kinds is way down. The G.S.A. created this pervasive anti-bullying culture on campus that affects everyone.” GLSEN’s … federal bill that would implement comprehensive anti-bullying policies in schools. Read it for yourself! Check out …
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GLSEN Delegation Heads to the White House Today
… ally, Maru Gonzalez. After experiencing severe anti-LGBT bullying in school, Austin went on to found his school’s … and advocate for the implementation of comprehensive anti-bullying policies that include sexual orientation and gender … has become a leader in the effort to end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools, a member of GLSEN’s …
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GLSEN Student Jump-Start Coordinators Visit the White House
… got the chance to share their stories of anti-LGBT bullying with top government officials, including the … share their personal experiences with anti-LGBT bias and bullying, and including GLSEN in the discussion of bullying prevention and other safe schools initiatives. …
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GLSEN First LGBT-Issues Focused Organization to Join America's Promise Alliance
… Powell, its current Chairperson. “By safeguarding against bullying and harassment – regardless of sexual orientation or …
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How are you Breaking the Silence?
… vow of silence today to highlight the impacts of anti-LGBT bullying & harassment on youth. As the day comes to a close, …
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San Francisco student proposes local resolution to protect LGBT student
… tools, advice on how to respond to harassment and bullying, and pointers for middle and high school students … and local LGBT rights advocates have raised concerns about bullying, even in supposedly inclusive school environments. A …
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Six Months Later, Out and About
… LGBT community and allies, too. I told my mom about the bullying I had faced and I began to start my life as an out …
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Meet One of Our Newest Chapters: GLSEN Springfield (MO)
… continues to prohibit schools from enumerating anti-bullying policies, so populations who are disproportionately targeted for bullying and harassment are inadequately protected. GLSEN …
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GLSEN is teaming up with Mimi Imfurst and XELLE
… song "Invincible" to increase awareness about anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. And the energetic pop group are … about the partnership: “When I was in high school, it was bullying by my peers and being assaulted by a school …
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Teaching Tolerance Mag: Are LGBT-Friendly Schools the Answer
… schools off the hook when it comes to addressing anti-LGBT bullying and harassment? But even if they are a quick fix, should students have to endure constant bullying and harassment when there's an alternative? The …
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Emmy-Nominated Actress Kerry Washington & LA Galaxy Soccer Player Robbie Rogers
… “GLSEN is on the front lines of keeping kids safe from bullying in our schools. That’s absolutely a cause that I … that ultimately make it possible for us to focus on ending bullying and harassment in K-12 schools.” To learn more about …
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Not in School? 9 Ways to Join the Day of Silence Anyway
… would require all public K-12 schools to enact an anti-bullying policy that includes specific protections for bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity, … of Silence, joined a Gay-Straight Alliance, or experienced bullying when you were in school, chances are LGBT youth …
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Meet Our New Digital Communications Assistant: Camille Beredjick
… past few years , students have encountered less anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools and more GSAs and supportive staff. While we’re far from eradicating bullying, especially online, LGBT youth have used the …
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Why I Share My Story
… For an upcoming international conference on anti-LGBT bullying, IGLYO is collecting stories from LGBTQI students … the world who have experienced homophobic and transphobic bullying in school. Ultimately, sharing experiences and …
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This Is What Every School Needs to Do Before Inauguration Day
… every school employee participates in a 30-minute anti-bullying workshop at the beginning of the school year. I told … training on LGBTQ issues, even though most do learn about bullying and diversity, according to GLSEN research . Now, …
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GLSEN's Big Idea if We Win $1 Million Through Chase Community Giving
… for supporting LGBT students, educating about anti-LGBT bullying and advocating for changes in schools. So if you …
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Councilman Joel Burns Supports Safe Space Campaign
… aside as young people struggle. The issue of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment is personal for me and must end. …
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