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Type(s) Journals and Books

Black History Month Heroes: Sirdeaner Walker

… Walker-Hoover, who died by suicide after enduring constant bullying at school. Carl, who attended New Leadership Charter … Walker has campaigned ferociously against anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools and in support of … (federal legislation to require that schools adopt anti-bullying policies).   ------- We want to know who your heroes …
Type(s) Blog

Meet Our New Community Initiatives Intern: Ari Himber

… work for GLSEN because I have had a lot of experience with bullying and oppression. I was harassed in the Orthodox … that is willing to step in and put a stop to the explicit bullying queer students face daily. I am working for GLSEN …
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From Teasing to Torment: School Climate Revisited, A Survey of U.S. Seconda

… of school climate;  Student experiences of safety, bullying, and harassment, including biased incidents based on … status, and gender expression; Teacher intervention in bullying and incidents of bias;  LGBTQ-supportive teacher … professional development (pre-service and in-service) in bullying, diversity, and LGBTQ issues; and Differences in …
Type(s) Research, Reports, and Briefs
Issue(s) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination, Inclusive Curriculum, Inclusive Sex Education
Identity Topic(s) Transgender Students, Gender Non Conforming ​​​​​​​(GNC) Student

What does Silence mean to you?

… create positive dialogue around the problem of anti-LGBT bullying for many students across the country. However, each … by spending the day speaking out about the issues of LGBT bullying. Some who participate get limited approval from … is a day to bring attention to the problem of anti-LGBT bullying and each person who participates must determine how …
Type(s) Blog

From Teasing to Torment: School Climate Revisited, A Survey of U.S. Secondary School Students and Teachers

… of school climate;  Student experiences of safety, bullying, and harassment, including biased incidents based on … status, and gender expression; Teacher intervention in bullying and incidents of bias;  LGBTQ-supportive teacher … professional development (pre-service and in-service) in bullying, diversity, and LGBTQ issues; and Differences in …

Natl. Association of Secondary School Principals Supports the Student N

… middle and high school students have faced some form of bullying or harassment--whether verbal or physical--in … support behind SNDA, citing the detrimental effects that bullying and harassment can have on students' emotional … a valuable education in public schools that are free of bullying, harassment and other forms of harmful …

GLSEN Commends the Passage of Washington State Senate Bill 5689

… Washington -- a state which already has comprehensive anti-bullying protections --  has policies and resources in place to appropriately handle harassment, intimidation, bullying, and discrimination against transgender students in … and gender nonconforming students are protected from bullying and harassment,” said Amanda Klecan, GLSEN …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy
Identity Topic(s) Transgender Students

From Statehouse to Schoolhouse

… Schoolhouse Research From Statehouse to Schoolhouse Anti-Bullying Policy Efforts in U.S. States and School Districts … hallways chanting a mnemonic for our legislative ask for bullying prevention: “Naming! Training! Reporting! Funding!” GLSEN’s advocacy regarding bullying-prevention law and policy has always focused on a …
Type(s) Research, Reports, and Briefs

Why I'm an Ally

… the most tragic events in history. In this case, anti-LGBT bullying, homophobia, and heterosexism in schools have caused … from anxiety or depression every year. In short, anti-LGBT bullying is a common and extremely serious problem. And I … to do. Besides that, I strongly believe that anti-LGBT bullying does not only negatively impact the LGBT community, …
Type(s) Blog

GLSEN's Four Supports

… a supportive environment. These can include: Harassment, bullying, and nondiscrimination policies Policies for … to learn about the importance of enumeration in anti-bullying policies and our model policies to help guide your … LGBTQ content in class curriculum, address anti-LGBTQ bullying or harassment, and serve as advisors for students to …
Type(s) Educator Guides

“Safe Schools For All” Launches to Help Students Take Action Against Bullying

… For All” Launches to Help Students Take Action Against Bullying “Safe Schools For All” Launches to Help Students New … For All” Launches to Help Students Take Action Against Bullying New website from GLAD, GLSEN, NCLR, and PFLAG … education, students who are experiencing discrimination, bullying and harassment based on their sexual orientation, …

GLSEN Lauds Senator Murkowski’s Support of SSIA

… of the bi-partisan federal legislation that addresses bullying and harassment for all students, ensuring the development of comprehensive, enumerated anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies in schools nationwide … to include sexual orientation and gender identity. "Bullying affects an estimated one out of every three students …
Type(s) Policy and Advocacy

What If It's Not Me? Speaking Up About Name-Calling

… can do when they witness an incident of name-calling or bullying, but are not being called names or bullied … will listen to scenarios involving name-calling or bullying, and will both individually and in groups analyze … to explain what it means to be a witness or a bystander to bullying or name-calling. Students will be able to …
Type(s) Lesson Plans
Issue(s) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination

Out Online: The Experiences of LGBT Youth on the Internet

… (LGBT) youth experience nearly three times as much bullying and harassment online as non-LGBT youth, but also … self-esteem and higher depression Youth who experienced bullying and harassment both in person as well as online or … reinforce the negative dynamics found offline regarding bullying and harassment,” said Dr. Michele Ybarra, President …

Bullied Transgender Student Charged with Crime

… and what must be done.” Gutierrez said she has experienced bullying for the past two years because of her gender …
Type(s) Newsroom and Press
Identity Topic(s) Transgender Students

Celebrating International Human Rights Day

… participated in drafting the “Rio Statement on Homophobic Bullying and Education for All,” a call to action to all … addressed in the global arena. Rio Statement on Homophobic Bullying and Education for All 10 December 2011 Today marks … Studies repeatedly confirm links between homophobic bullying and bias – including lack of access to accurate …
Type(s) Blog

GLSEN Participates in First-Ever United Nations Convening on Anti-LGBT Bull

… UN convening in issuing the “ Rio Statement on Homophobic Bullying and Education for All ,” which articulates this … Geneva last week, making specific reference to anti-LGBT bullying and violence in the United States: I speak …knowing … own lives, and for some, including many young people, bullying and exclusion are daily experiences. Secretary …

From Judging to Organizing: My Journey to Camp GLSEN

… from the southwest region. Though my journey to end bullying and create change in my community started with BULLY …
Type(s) Blog