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Helping Families Support Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Children

Publisher: 
National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University

This brief provides information about sexual orientation and gender identity to help friends, family, and other adults support LGBT children and adolescents.

Suicide Risk and Prevention for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth

Publisher: 
Education Development Center, Inc.

This paper highlights the higher risk of suicidal behavior among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth.

Bending the Mold: An Action Kit for Transgender Youth

Publisher: 
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition

This kit is designed to help transgender youth and their allies make their school a safer place. Included in the kit are action tools and information to help youth advocate for change.

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From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America

Publisher: 
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

This report on school harassment includes topics such as: frequency of harassment and bullying, exposure to offensive language, and respondents' personal experiences with harassment at school.

Sexual Orientation and Adolescents.

Publisher: 
American Academy of Pediatrics

This policy statement provides specific guidelines for pediatricians working with youth of differing sexual orientations. It reviews prevalence rates of homosexuality, special needs of homosexual and questioning youth, and guidelines for office practices that create a safe and supportive environment.

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Coalition Building

Publisher: 
Advocates for Youth

This Web page features articles, stories, and quotes about building effective coalitions around lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth issues.

Resource Sheet: Coalition Building

Publisher: 
Gay-Straight Alliance Network

This Web page defines coalitions from an activist point of view and offers guidelines for successful coalition building.