Archive for the 'LGBT Youth' Category
Promoting Healthy Relationships Among LGBT Youth
The topic of promoting healthy relationships among LGBT youth is one that is still not addressed very often. Little research has been done regarding LGBT adolescent romantic relationships. We do know that some developmental, societal, and environmental factors impact same-sex and different-sex adolescent couples in similar ways, while others can impact them in very different [...]
Read More..>>Starting a Gay-Straight Alliance: The Beginnings of a Safe Space
Last week I received a text message from a friend of mine who teaches at a high school in Texas. It simply stated, “We are FINALLY starting a gay-straight alliance club at school!” I shared her enthusiasm for this development at her school, because as I learned from The Prevention Researcher issue, “Creating Supportive Environments [...]
Read More..>>Take a Stand Against Bullying – Spirit Day 2012
Over the past few years, I have heard more about bullying than I ever imagined I would. I’ve read countless statistics on the topic and watched videos of emotionally charged pleas for prevention — from both youth and adults. Conversely, I’ve heard individuals defend bullying, claiming it’s a “rite of passage.” While watching all of [...]
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