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Victory in Minnesota!

… the 16th state to pass a comprehensive and enumerated bullying prevention law that protects students who are most … schools work over the past decade to secure LGBT-inclusive bullying prevention bills in 20 states. In Minnesota, our … comprehensive legislation to strengthen policies against bullying and harassment in Minnesota schools. We have …
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Message from Executive Director Eliza Byard as GLSEN Heads to White House C

… This morning I am headed to the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention with a remarkable GLSEN delegation and … for all of the communities so deeply affected by bullying. We have all been summoned to discuss how best to respond to the public health crisis of bullying. GLSEN's job, and that of our allies and friends, is …

Congress Continues to Advance LGBT Legislation

… of Congress to advocate for and advance comprehensive anti-bullying and LGBT-inclusive policies. Last week, Congress … Congress to explicitly protect students from anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. The Safe Schools Improvement Act … certain federal funding to implement a comprehensive anti-bullying policy that enumerates categories often targeted by …
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State Education Agency Recommendations

… States’ Use of ESSA to Advance LGBTQ+ Equity Image Anti-bullying and Harassment Laws Image Nondiscrimination Laws and …

3 Reasons Why GLSEN Went Purple

… an effort by UNESCO, UNDP , and Being LGBTI in Asia to end bullying on the basis of sexual orientation and gender … took part in the campaign by taking a stand against bullying through public displays of purple. Recently, GLSEN … Among those rights is the right to an education, and bullying infringes upon that right. GLSEN went purple to …
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GLSEN commends the passage of New Mexico’s Safe Schools for All Students Ac

… Schools for All Students Act Senate Bill 288 will decrease bullying and increase safety for LGBTQ students in New Mexico … Safe Schools for All Students Act, a comprehensive anti-bullying law that is inclusive of sexual orientation and … orientation and gender identity -- are protected from bullying and harassment,” said Havens Levitt, Chair of GLSEN …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy

Fostering a Global Dialogue About LGBT Youth and Schools

… issues and in developing programs to prevent and curtail bullying and violence in schools. UNESCO has recently … international  consultation on homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools, which was accompanied by two related publications: “Review of Homophobic Bullying in Educational Institutions” and “Education Sector …
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GLSEN Applauds Reintroduction of the Bipartisan SSIA

… a House bill with bipartisan support that addresses bullying and harassment for all students, including the … that would require schools to implement comprehensive anti-bullying policies that address bullying and harassment and ensure the safety and well-being …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy

GLSEN Celebrates the Signing of New Mexico’s Safe Schools for All Students

… Safe Schools for All Students 19 States Have LGBTQ Anti-Bullying Laws GLSEN Celebrates the Signing of New Mexico’s … along with Washington DC, to have a comprehensive anti-bullying law inclusive of LGBTQ students  NEW YORK, NY (April … Safe Schools for All Students Act is a comprehensive anti-bullying law that is inclusive of sexual orientation and …
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GLSEN Statement on the Reintroduction of SSIA

… all public K-12 schools to enact fully inclusive anti-bullying policies that have specific protections against bullying and harassment of all students. The bill is … lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), who face bullying and harassment each year in America’s schools,” said …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy

3 Ways to Support Day of Silence, Even If You Can’t Participate

… day, participants go silent to bring awareness to LGBTQ bullying and harassment in schools. It’s awesome, but … an authority figure (teacher, principal, etc.) for help. Bullying should never be tolerated for any reason. 3. Spread …
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Why Criminalizing Jewlyes Gutierrez Won't Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying

… Why Criminalizing Jewlyes Gutierrez Won't Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 10:36 Why Criminalizing Jewlyes Gutierrez Won't Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying   Jewlyes Gutierrez, an open transgender student in … County, has been the center of constant harassment and bullying by her peers. Gutierrez has been charged with …
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President Obama Announces Support for the Safe Schools...

… have taken many steps to address the issue of bullying. He is proud to support the Student … and can learn in environments free from discrimination, bullying and harassment." The following statements are from … of all identities, backgrounds and beliefs who face bullying and harassment in school," said Byard. "By speaking …

Model Laws and Policies

… of laws and policies that protect them from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.  GLSEN has created a toolkit of … and expand the categories of students protected from bullying and harassment and ways to answer challenging … policies Model Policies   Image Model District Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy Image Model School Anti-Bullying

Claim Your Rights - PFLAG

… gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQI+)-based bullying, harassment, or discrimination in school that school … responding to complaints of anti-LGBTQI+ discrimination, bullying, and harassment. TAKE ACTION If you have experienced school-based bullying, harassment, or discrimination because you’re …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy
Issue(s) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination

Despite Progress, Bias-based Bullying Remains Significant Problem in U.S. S

… Despite Progress, Bias-based Bullying Remains Significant Problem in U.S. S Despite Progress, Bias-based Bullying Remains Significant Problem in U.S. S New GLSEN Report on Bullying and Bias Media Contact: Curtis Lahaie Marketing and …
Type(s) School Climate Survey

GLSEN Lauds Bipartisan Introduction of SSIA(S.506) in Senate

… bill with bipartisan support that specifically addresses bullying and harassment due to actual or perceived sexual … would require schools to implement comprehensive anti-bullying policies that address bullying and harassment and ensure the safety and well-being …

These Approaches Can Prevent Bullying in School

… These Approaches Can Prevent Bullying in School Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 16:32 These Approaches Can Prevent Bullying in School   October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a perfect time to think about …
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GLSEN Releases Elementary School Research & Toolkit

… far too common in our elementary schools. Name-calling and bullying in elementary schools reinforce gender stereotypes … "that's so gay," and half of the teachers surveyed report bullying as a "serious problem" among their students. … conform to traditional gender norms are at higher risk for bullying, and are less likely than their peers to feel safe …
Type(s) Research, Reports, and Briefs

GLSEN Student Ambassador Joey Kemmerling: Supporting GLSEN Supports Stu

… a GLSEN Ambassador, speaking out against the anti-LGBT bullying I have endured for four years. I’m writing to tell … accessible.) I created an assembly presentation about bullying and my own experience, and have presented it to … public at large about just how huge and dangerous anti-gay bullying is in our country. I honestly believe most people …