The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.
LGBT Youth
LGBT youth face often face unique challenges, both at school and at home.
Organizations
- GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) - works to ensure safe schools for all students
- National Youth Advocacy Coalition - works to strengthen the role of young people in the LGBTQ rights movement
- LGBT Youth - The Task Force - resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
- Safe Schools Coalition - offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents/guardians and youth
- YouthResource - provides information and offers support for GLBTQ youth on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy
- Ambiente Joven (in Spanish) - esta dedicada a la comunidad gay, lesbiana, bisexual, y transexual joven Latina en EE.UU. y Latino America
- LGBT Project: Schools & Youth - ACLU - strives to make public schools safe and bias-free, defending free expression in public schools and working to help students establish gay-straight alliance clubs
Anti-Bullying/Safe Schools Resources
- National Day of Silence (April 16, 2010) - brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools
- No Name-Calling Week (January 25-29, 2010) - seeks to focus national attention on the problem of name-calling in schools, and to provide students and educators with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling in their communities
- Stop Bullying Now - U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - resources about bullying awareness, prevention and intervention
- ThinkB4YouSpeak - campaign to fight anti-LGBT language by raising awareness among straight teens about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in America’s schools.
- Partners Against Hate - online and offline resources and support in the fight against youth-initiated hate violence
- States with Safe Schools Laws - GLSEN
Student Rights & Organizing Resources
- Jump-Start Guide for Gay-Straight Alliances - GLSEN
- Tips on Starting a Gay/Straight Alliance - ACLU
- Know Your Rights! A Quick Guide for LGBT High School Students - ACLU
- Prom Resources for LGBT Students - ACLU
- Out, Safe & Respected: Your Rights At School - Lambda Legal
- LGBT Campus Group Directory (colleges & universities) - HRC
- Youth & Campus Activism Resources - HRC
Health
- The Trevor Project - focuses on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth
- Advocates for Youth - helps young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health
Reports
- Reinforcing Related Rights: Advancing Equality for LGBT Youth by Safeguarding Student Freedom of Expression - Lambda Legal - May 2009
- Harsh Realities: The Experiences of Transgender Youth in Our Nation's Schools - GLSEN - March 2009
- 2007 National School Climate Survey - GLSEN - October 2008
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth: An Epidemic of Homelessness - The Task Force - January 2007
- Campus Climate for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People: A National Perspective - The Task Force - May 2003
Resources for Educators
Many of the sites listed above also have resources for parents and educators.
- Educator Resources - GLSEN - lesson plans, curricular tools, information on teacher training programs and more
- Welcoming Schools: Creating Inclusive K-5 Learning Environments - HRC - provides administrators, educators and parents/guardians with the resources necessary to create learning environments in which all learners are welcomed and respected
