As we head back to school, it's crucial to remember that support for LGBTQ+ youth goes beyond the classroom. Engaging students in after-school activities, clubs, and fostering community support can significantly enhance their sense of belonging and affirmation throughout the school year.

To help you create this inclusive environment, we're excited to share our latest TrevorTalks episode,"How to Signal You Are An Ally in a Hostile Environment," where we discuss ways to indicate your allyship to LGBTQ+ young people. This video offers valuable insights and practical tips on demonstrating your support effectively.

Support Beyond the Classroom

Here are some key takeaways from the video, along with additional ways you can help make after-school environments more inclusive and supportive:

• Introduce Yourself with Pronouns: Introducing yourself with your pronouns and encouraging others to do the same can create a more inclusive and respectful environment.
• Zero Tolerance for Bullying: Implementing a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, with clear consequences and accountability, helps ensure a safe space for all students.
• Decorate Spaces with Allyship Signals: If possible, decorate spaces with items that signal allyship, such as pronoun buttons, flags, or posters. These small gestures can make a big difference.

Elevate Your Allyship

Ready to take your support to the next level? Dive into these inspiring guides:

Creating inclusive spaces and showing active allyship every day is key to empowering LGBTQ+ young people.

Join us in building a comprehensive support system that nurtures and affirms every student. Together, we can make a profound difference in their lives.

Support from individuals like you enables The Trevor Project to continue our work to end LGBTQ+ youth suicide through our crisis services as well as the development of resources and guides like these to promote education and allyship.