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OCA Conference: Students become Upstanders

… (NEA) moderated the discussion. The panelists discussed bullying and hate crime incidences on school campuses, explored anti-bullying techniques, and shared student experiences. I was … a wide breadth of experience in working with schools and bullying. Amrita spoke about her work with Sikh students and …
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GLSEN Releases Groundbreaking 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 …
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GLSEN Statement on Reintroduction of Student Non-Discrimination Act and Saf

… that would ensure LGBTQ students are protected from bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the nation’s … (D-CA), would require states to have fully inclusive anti-bullying policies that explicitly enumerate, or list, … “SSIA would ensure that every state has an effective anti-bullying law, and the legislation is based on years of …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy, Newsroom and Press

Pass & Implement Comprehensive Policies

… a supportive environment. These can include: Harassment, bullying, and non-discrimination policies Policies for … to learn about the importance of enumeration in anti-bullying policies and our model policies to help guide your … our Advocacy Network Sign up for our advocacy updates. Bullying, Harassment, & Discrimination LGBTQ students …

Ready, Set, Respect! Elementary Toolkit

… teachable moments. The lessons focus on name-calling, bullying and bias, LGBT-inclusive family diversity and gender … lessons or as part of a school-wide anti-bias or bullying prevention program. Ready, Set, Respect! was …
Program(s) Educator Network

Question of the Week: Why Silence?

… than silence that is coerced or forced through oppressive bullying, harassment and intimidation. A silent demonstration … silence on the Day of Silence you will send a message that bullying and harassment faced by LGBT and ally youth affects …
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Why Silence?

… than silence that is coerced or forced through oppressive bullying, harassment and intimidation. A silent demonstration … silence on the Day of Silence you will send a message that bullying and harassment faced by LGBT and ally youth affects …
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Benefits of School Resources for Transgender Youth

… LGBTQ-inclusive curricula, and comprehensive anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies which include specific … Three of the four resources (except for comprehensive anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies) were related to lower …
Type(s) Journals and Books
Issue(s) Inclusive Curriculum
Identity Topic(s) Transgender Students

Benefits of School Resources for Transgender Youth

… LGBTQ-inclusive curricula, and comprehensive anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies which include specific … Three of the four resources (except for comprehensive anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies) were related to lower …

SSIA Reaches Record Levels of Support

… that would require schools to adopt enumerated anti-bullying policies, has reached record support in Congress, … Improvement Act is a common-sense solution to address the bullying problem in this country. Congress has the power to … and in the House by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA), addresses bullying and harassment for all students, including those who …

Recognizing International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

… are unacceptable. As someone who has both witnessed bullying of others in addition to experiencing bullying myself, I find it comforting to know that …
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GLSEN Decries NFL Culture of 'Be a Man'

… Decries NFL Culture of 'Be a Man' Responses to Dolphins bullying scandal and new comments from former QB Kordell … being expressed in reaction to the alleged Miami Dolphins bullying case, including reports that the Dolphins’ general … to violence to respond to the alleged harassment and bullying. In an interview unrelated to the Martin case …
Type(s) Newsroom and Press
Issue(s) Athletics

State

… resources and policies. From passing LGBTQ-inclusive anti-bullying policies to stopping harmful legislation, see how … See GLSEN's State Policy Maps Image See GLSEN's State Anti-Bullying & Harassment Legislation Image See GLSEN’s State …

Experiences of Students with LGBTQ+ Families in K-12 Schools

… climate by focusing on the experiences of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and/or hostile school climates for … erasure and undercounting of experiences of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and/or hostile school climates in …
Type(s) Research, Reports, and Briefs
Issue(s) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination
Identity Topic(s) Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ Students, Black LGBTQ Students, Indigenous LGBTQ Students, Latinx LGBTQ Students, Gender Non Conforming ​​​​​​​(GNC) Student, Transgender Students, LGBTQ Students with ​​​​​​​Disabilities, Nonbinary Students, Students of Color

The People Who Got Me To Stay

… and truthfully it is, but the sheer intensity of the bullying, discrimination, and polarization I have experienced … so politely, especially after I expected hatred and bullying from the class. The most exciting part of my whole … he turned to my transness as the main topic of his bullying. He did the major part of his bullying in my history …
Type(s) Blog
Issue(s) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination
Identity Topic(s) Transgender Students

GLSEN Calls on Romney to Clarify Position on Bullying...

… GLSEN Calls on Romney to Clarify Position on Bullying... GLSEN Calls on Romney to Clarify Position on Bullying... Media Contact Andy Marra Public Relations Manager … Mitt Romney to clarify his position on efforts to prevent bullying, harassment and assault in schools after revelations …
Type(s) Newsroom and Press
Issue(s) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Releases Statement on Recent LG

… their help in combatting the impact of anti-LGBT bias and bullying in our schools. From meetings with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit to endless visits in the halls of …

Department of Justice Renews Interest in Bullying in Schools

… Department of Justice Renews Interest in Bullying in Schools Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 06:33 Department of Justice Renews Interest in Bullying in Schools GLSEN Public Policy Association Alison … space in which to learn. Unfortunately, the type of bullying and harassment from which Jacob suffered is all too …
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Sirdeaner on Capitol Hill (Photos)

… Sirdeaner Walker was on Capital Hill testifying about bullying and in support of the Safe Schools Improvement Act . …
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Alabama School Doors, Blocked Once Again

… Department Justice Department officials are monitoring for bullying incidents linked to the law. According to Assistant … Department has heard a number of reports of increases in bullying across Alabama. Ironically, efforts are currently being made to pass an enumerated anti-bullying bill in Alabama that would protect students from …
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