Trans Children in Today’s Schools
With an ever-increasing presence of transgender students, schools have nowhere to turn for guidance...
Read OnStudents who are gender diverse experience greatly increased instances of bullying, teasing, and an overall lack of acceptance. Research has shown that this increases a student’s risk for suicide, homelessness, assault and violence, drug abuse, and more.
Trans and nonbinary children report persistent bullying and harassment in response to their gender differences. According to one national survey…
Source: Drop the Labels – Back to School, GenderPAC 2004.
Gender Diversity will work with you to decrease negative student behaviors and identify ways to create a more inclusive and accepting school environment. With support, trans and nonbinary youth experience significantly greater positive outcomes.
Source: Why Support for Trans Youth Matters – Trans Youth Equality Foundation, 2012
Training for school staff, faculty, students, and parents is an effective pathway to create optimal supportive learning environments.
Topics for trainings include:
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