August Updates: back-to-school, XYZ, and more
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** Friend, it's back-to-school time.
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August can be complicated for LGBTQ young people. Many see this time of year as exciting, still many others attribute back-to-school time with anxiety and concern. Too many schools don’t have the resources LGBTQ young people need. But thanks to your support, The Trevor Project serves as a resource for those LGBTQ youth.
How can you help? Be open and accepting of the LGBTQ youth in your life. Voice your support for policies that embrace LGBTQ students. Speak out against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislation.
The impact of affirming adults and spaces is huge. Our research shows that when LGBTQ young people have one affirming space and/or one accepting adult in their lives, they are significantly less likely to consider suicide.
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** 📚 Keygan on What LGBTQ Young Folks Need from Teachers
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Keygan Miller (they/them), Public Training Manager at The Trevor Project, shares their unique perspective as a former educator:
“So how do we provide a safe classroom? Start with using and teaching empathy — your students will follow your lead. . . Educate yourself on the nuances of LGBTQ identities and issues impacting LGBTQ folks. . . Use inclusive practices. . . If you make a mistake about someone’s names or pronouns, acknowledge it, apologize quickly, and then do better!”
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** 💞 Create Safer Spaces in Schools for LGBTQ Youth
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Young people spend so many of their waking hours at school, surrounded by teachers, administrators, and peers. For LGBTQ young people in particular, school can be a tricky place to explore who they are, especially if they face harassment, discrimination, or a lack of resources. We've gathered FAQs and online resources to help make schools a safer space.
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** ✨ Partner Spotlight
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** Watch: ATTN: Series from AT&T Spotlights Life-Saving Connections
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Featuring inspiring non-binary and transgender individuals sharing powerful stories about their closest connections, this new series brought to you by ATTN: and AT&T highlights The Trevor Project’s life-saving and life-affirming services. Hear from Peppermint, Alok Vaid-Menon, Aydian Dowling, Laith Ashley, and more.
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