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GLSEN publication: Talking about Suicide and LGBT Populations

Submitted by Roz on Wed, 18/01/2012 - 12:51am

Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations provides detailed recommendations for more safely discussing suicide in public conversations and social media, while at the same time expanding public conversations about the well-being of LGBT people, promoting the need for family support and acceptance, and encouraging help-seeking by LGBT people who may be contemplating suicide.

Attachments:

Talking about Suicide & LGBT Populations.pdf

School Experience for Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents - Family Matters - Journal Article

Submitted by Roz on Wed, 18/01/2012 - 12:35am

Research suggests that the children of gay and lesbian parents have similar psychological adjustment to children growing up in more traditional family structures. Nevertheless,these children may face some particular
challenges.

In this article, VIVIEN RAY AND ROBIN GREGORY explore the school experiences of a small sample of children of gay and lesbian parents. They identify some common difficulties these children confront,and suggest some possible approaches to overcoming them.

Attachments:

Published Family matters article[1].pdf

'It's Elementary'

Submitted by Roz on Tue, 03/01/2012 - 1:11am

'It's Elementary' is a groundbreaking film that addresses homophobia by providing educators with practical lessons on how to talk with children about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. The documentary follows classroom discussions around sexual diversity in a New York primary school and how easy and great these can be.

The below clip is a segment from the documentary where the class discusses marriage equality with some very smart insights from 10 year olds!

'Teaching Diversities: Same Sex-Attracted Young People, CALD communities and Arts based Community Education' Report

Submitted by Roz on Tue, 20/09/2011 - 5:32am

'Teaching Diversities' is a 2011 research report released by Victoria University in collaboration with the Centre for Multicultural Youth. The research was a community consultation of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) young people on their experiences of sexual diversity and homophobia.

Attachments:

TeachingDiversities.pdf

Gender Questioning (GQ) 2010 Booklet

Submitted by Roz on Tue, 20/09/2011 - 1:14am

Our 'Gender Questioning' or GQ booklet is aimed at people aged 16 to 25, but would suit older people, who are questioning their gender or feel like the gender assigned to them at birth doesn't fit.

The booklet is also useful for anyone working with a gender questioning young person, as it includes a glossary of key terms, advice on how to support someone who is questioning their gender, and an updated resource and referral list.

Pdf attached, or for your free hard copy please email r.ward@latrobe.edu.au or call 9285 5131

Attachments:

GQ July 2011.pdf

Pridentity Resource Kit

Submitted by Roz on Wed, 14/09/2011 - 7:15am

The Pridentity Resource Kit, the inclusive sexuality resource developed by Catherine Reidy from the regional health service Women’s Health in the North, is now available to download HERE.

Attachments:

pid_kit_web.pdf

Challenging Homophobia in Schools

Submitted by Roz on Fri, 15/07/2011 - 5:31am

Our guide for school staff on how to challenge homophobia. Includes why we should tackle homophobia, how to challenge homophobic language, and tips on how to make your classroom safer. A must read guide!

Hard copy booklets available FREE by emailing r.ward@latrobe.edu.au
Pdf available to download below.

Attachments:

Challenging Homophobia in Schools booklet

Supporting Sexual Diversity in Schools: A Guide

Submitted by Roz on Fri, 15/07/2011 - 5:30am

This guide is an introduction to how you can make your school safer. It gives lots of useful suggestions on how to create safer classrooms, safer staffrooms, and safer environments for students.

Pdf available below and FREE hard copies available by emailing r.ward@latrobe.edu.au

Attachments:

An introductory guide to supporting sexual diversity in schools

America's Think before you speak campaign. Don't say "That's So Gay"

Submitted by Roz on Wed, 01/06/2011 - 1:41am

Check out America's Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network campaign 'Think before you speak'! You can download some of its campaign materials and video clips though the website. Great stuff!

http://www.thinkb4youspeak.com/

New research into the impact of homophobic bullying

Submitted by Roz on Tue, 17/05/2011 - 1:25am

Critical new research has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth who experience high levels of school victimization in middle and high school report impaired health and mental health in young adulthood, including depression, suicide attempts that require medical care, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and risk for HIV. This is the first known study to examine the relationship between school victimization during adolescence – specifically related to sexual orientation and gender identity – with multiple dimensions of young adult health and adjustment.