Hi John,

Last Thursday, June 17, Congress introduced an important bill to break down barriers for LGBTQ+ young people and advance equity in K-12 learning communities. Can we count on you to ask your Congress-people to support decriminalizing youth and schools?

The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act [[link removed]] (CNC) directs federal funds away from school-based law enforcement and towards in-school counseling and health services. The research is clear: criminalizing students does not make schools safer and exacerbates inequities for historically marginalized students, including LGBTQ+ young people, particularly those who are BIPOC or people with disabilities . Let’s send our federal dollars to evidence-based practices and trauma-informed school staff who can support LGBTQ+ young people and foster positive school climates!

Write Congress! [[link removed] counseling-not-criminalization]

Schools should be liberated and liberating learning communities for all young people. With your support, we’ll be one step closer to ensuring LGBTQ+ young people are affirmed and have the supports they need to thrive and reach their full potential.

In solidarity,

Aaron Ridings
Interim Chief of Staff
Director of Public Policy
Pronouns: He/They
[email protected]

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