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Valuing Education Over Incarceration of LGBT Youth
… school-to-prison pipeline (STTP) as an issue that, like bullying, threatens the ability of LGBT youth to receive a … of the recent Center for American Progress report "Beyond Bullying," highlights current knowledge about LGBT youth and … over education. DISPARITIES AMONG LGBT YOUTH “ Beyond Bullying ,” a report recently released by the Center for …
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For LGBTQ Youth, Schools’ Failures May Mean Higher Risk of Criminalization
… that transgender youth experience even higher rates of bullying . Studies show that LGBTQ youth who are bullied at … playing field for LGBTQ students and protecting them from bullying and harassment. The result is that LGBTQ youth are …
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States’ Use of ESSA to Advance LGBTQ+ Equity
… policy, or state law regarding discrimination or bullying and harassment. To date, US Department of Education … questions, however Maryland includes a question about bullying based on sexual orientation and two states (Iowa and … inclusive. For example, eighteen SEAs that have an anti-bullying statute that enumerates both sexual orientation and …
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Policy and Advocacy
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Equitable Funding, Data Inclusion
Identity Topic(s)
LGBTQ+ Students, Transgender Students, Nonbinary Students, Students of Color
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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LGBTQ+ Student Rights
… is responsible for stopping anti-LGBTQI+ harassment and bullying, including name-calling, pushing, shoving, kicking, … misgenders or deadnames you. To Report Harassment and Bullying Take notes of any incident of discrimination, harassment, or bullying. Write down dates, people involved, and exactly what …
GLSEN Praises Introduction of SNDA, Tyler Clementi Act
… institutions receiving federal student aid to develop bullying policies that draw specific attention to harassment … Clementi Act also instructs institutions to address cyber-bullying. These bills add to growing federal leadership to … Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA), which would require bullying policies similar to those in the Tyler Clementi Act …
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Policy and Advocacy
GLSEN Commends White House Gun Violence Prevention Proposal
… Dr. Eliza Byard. "A comprehensive approach that emphasizes bullying prevention, mental health supports and … violence-prevention policy must include a focus on bullying prevention and attention to school-based counseling …
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Policy and Advocacy
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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Experiences of LGBTQ Youth Online
… grade. LGBTQ youth experience nearly three times as much bullying and harassment online as non-LGBTQ youth, but also …
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Research, Reports, and Briefs
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Inclusive Sex Education
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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Celebrate 100 Days of Kindness with GLSEN
… election, we’ve seen an increase in reports of harassment, bullying, and violence towards LGBTQ students in schools. Now …
Our Role in Leading an International Movement
… to promote awareness of gender- and sexuality-based bullying worldwide. Continuing to support and provide …
Nominate a GLSEN Hudson Valley Ally Today!
… students are being harassed I will support efforts to end bullying and harassment. Our 2014 Ally Awards will be …
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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GLSEN Condemns Gov. Abbott's Attack on Trans and Nonbinary Youth and Families
… experience victimization, including discrimination, bullying, and harassment. GLSEN strongly opposes Gov. …
GLSEN stands with the community in Uvalde, TX
… youth with disabilities and LGBTQ+ youth, have endured bullying, intimidation and violence for too long. They have …
District Policy
… Image 2023 Public Policy Agenda Image Model Local Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy Image Model Local Education …