Useful Links
Want to learn more? These places can help :)
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1 In 10
1 in10 is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and assisting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth (ages 14-22). We provide youth with tools to improve self esteem and acceptance of who they are.
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GLESN resources for Transgender Students
Here you can find information about Transgender Student Right's history, and explore social media, resources and leadership opportunities in support of transgender and gender nonconforming students
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GLSEN Student page
Take GLESN's survey about school climate, view Pride resources, Crisis Resources, and look at ways to make your school safe for all students.
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It Gets Better Project
Many LGBT youth can't picture what their lives might be like as openly gay adults. They can't imagine a future for themselves. So let's show them what our lives are like, let's show them what the future may hold in store for them. -
Straight Allies
Straight allies play a vital role in making schools safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. -
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation's children. -
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. -
Think B4 You Speak
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens experience homophobic remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an atmosphere where they feel disrespected, unwanted and unsafe. Homophobic remarks such as “that’s so gay” are the most commonly heard; these slurs are often unintentional and a common part of teens’ vernacular. Most do not recognize the consequences, but the casual use of this language often carries over into more overt harassment.
This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in America’s schools. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce and prevent the use of homophobic language in an effort to create a more positive environment for LGBT teens. The campaign also aims to reach adults, including school personnel and parents; their support of this message is crucial to the success of efforts to change behavior.