Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
(1) Had trouble accessing the Safe Schools Coalition's web site from your school? Check out the ACLU's DON'T FILTER ME project!
(2) GREAT Free Tools and Materials Available for those in schools and others working with LGBTQ youth (posters, cue cards, assessment tools and more)
(3) Get Yourself Tested -- April is STD month - Know Yourself, Know Your Status. -- Order or download your FREE GYT (get yourself tested) materials
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(1) Had trouble accessing the Safe Schools Coalition's web site from your school? Check out the ACLU's DON'T FILTER ME project!
It's illegal to block sites supportive of LGBTQ youth while allowing students to access anti-gay sites. Many districts do just that. Read about it here:
http://www.aclu.org/blog/lgbt-rights/dont-filter-me
and learn how you can help unblock not only your district's computers but computers in schools nationwide.
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(2) GREAT Free Tools and Materials Available for those in schools and others working with LGBTQ youth (posters, cue cards, assessment tools and more)
The GLBT Youth Support Project has developed a number of tools to help you create safety and support for GLBT youth and their families in your agency, school, or community.
New Posters for Child Welfare Providers: New poster for child welfare providers working to support GLBT youth in out-of-home care. Available in English and Spanish.
Click here to download.
GLBT Youth Support Project Posters: This poster is a great way to advertise your school or agency as a GLBT youth affirming space. Available in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Click here
to download .
Legal Protection and Policy Statements
To download any of the Cue Cards or Assessment Tools below please click here.
Cue Cards
Cue cards are index-sized cards that provide 5 quick tips for how to handle a specific situation – such as when a youth comes out – and, on the reverse side, 5 quick facts that
may help you provide the best possible care to the youth you are supporting. These cards may be copied and distributed to colleagues. Most of our Cue Cards are available in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Prevent and Address Anti-Gay Bullying in Youth-Centered Environments - New!
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Support Youth Who Come Out as Bisexual - New!
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Support Transgender Youth At Your School or Agency - Newly updated!
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Incorporate GLBT Issues into the Curriculum - New!
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Support a Youth Who Comes Out as GLBTQ
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Support Families When Their Child Comes Out as GLBTQ
Cue Card: 5 Ways to Support GLBTQ Youth in the Child Welfare System
Assessment Tools
Agency Safety Assessment Tool (English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese)
School Safety Assessment Tool (English and Spanish)
Personal Comfort Assessment Tool (English only)
Resiliency Assessment Tool (English only)
To download any of the Cue Cards or Assessment Tools please click here.
The GLBT Youth Support Project Mission
To ensure safe and supportive communities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth. The GLBT Youth Support Project provides training and on-going support for educators and health and human service providers to assist them in implementing
welcoming and appropriate programs, policies, and services for these young people and their families.
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(3) Get Yourself Tested -- April is STD month - Know Yourself, Know Your Status. -- Order or download your FREE GYT (get yourself tested) materials
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