Anti-Bullying. Male celebs, Movie stars, Gay actors, page 4. Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. All Out. March 18, 2012. UPDATE: After national press attention and an outcry from citizens of Utah - and across the country - Governor Herbert VETOED the bill at the end of day Friday this week. Herbert said: "Existing law respects the ability of Utah parents to choose if and how their student will receive classroom instruction on these topics," Herbert said in a prepared statement. "I am unwilling to conclude that the State knows better than Utah's parents as to what is best for their children. " March 16, 2012. Is Utah about to make its gay teens invisible? Utah lawmakers just passed an outrageous sex-ed bill banning high school teachers from ever mentioning anything "gay" - even if asked by their students. Conservative groups in Utah are aggressively promoting the bill - even though a recent poll shows a majority of Utah citizens against it.
Sign this urgent letter to the Governor, and we'll make sure his inbox is flooded with messages against the bill. Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays. For media inquiries, please contact: PFLAG Press Releases and Statements PFLAG National to Honor Johnson & Johnson at 2014 Straight for Equaltiy Awards PFLAG National to Honor AJWS President Ruth Messinger at 2014 Straight for Equality Awards PFLAG National Statement on Marriage Equality Ruling in Oklahoma PFLAG National Statement on Marriage Equality in Utah PFLAG National Statement on Marriage Equality in New Mexico PFLAG National Statement on Marriage Equality in Hawaii PFLAG National Statement on Marriage Equality in Illinois PFLAG National Submits Amicus Brief to Supreme Court PFLAG National Statement on Departure of Ben Jealous From NAACP PFLAG National Statement on Boy Scouts of America Delayed Decision on Policy PFLAG National Names Diego Miguel Sanchez New Director of Policy Marriage Equality Headed to U.S.
Good-Bye DOMA and Prop 8, Hello Marriage! PFLAG National Takes The Pledge, Recommits to Fighting HIV/AIDS PFLAG National Statement on Jeanne Manford and the Citizens Medal Sen. Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people coming out - Powered by vBulletin. Bullying and LGBT Youth. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth and those perceived as LGBT are at an increased risk of being bullied.
There are important and unique considerations for strategies to prevent and address bullying of LGBT youth. Creating a Safe Environment for LGBT Youth It is important to build a safe environment for all youth, whether they are straight or LGBT. All youth can thrive when they feel supported. Build strong connections and keep the lines of communication open. Federal Civil Rights Laws and Sexual Orientation Federal civil rights laws do not cover harassment based on sexual orientation. Many states protect against bullying because of sexual orientation in their state laws. Additional Resources. Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ Youth | The Trevor Project.