Synopses & Reviews
Ranging from kindergarteners to collegians,
Safe Spaces: Making Schools and Communities Welcoming to LGBT Youth is the first book written to combat the effects of prejudice on this consistently marginalized school group. Drawing on a wealth of research and centered on the real-life, first-person accounts of students, family, educators, and community members, the book highlights the personal and academic struggles of LGBT youth as well as the heartening recent successes in creating a better school environment for all students.
The authors address the breadth of the educational experience for LGBT students—in and out of the classroom, at home and in the community, and in their personal interactions with allies and antagonists. They also reveal how these young people, their friends and families, teachers, and dedicated officials are stemming the tide of abuse. Most importantly, the book offers specific, proven methods for those who want to make their own homes, schools, and communities more inclusive and welcoming of LGBT people.
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"Campus Pride commends the authors of this timely and thoughtful book. This is a 'must read' for anyone wanting to help make safer, more welcoming places for LGBT youth. All youth deserve a safe space to live, learn and grow. This resource provides invaluable insight for all those working with LGBT youth—especially colleges and universities." < p="">Shane Windmeyer, Campus Pride, Founder / Executive Director <>
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"Although K-12 schools and colleges could and should be welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTQ students, most are anything but safe spaces. The tremendous value of this book is that it provides a blueprint for how readers can advocate for educational institutions to fulfill this potential and better address the needs of LGBTQ students. For individuals wanting to learn about and do something to aid LGBTQ youth, Safe SpaceS≪/i> is a good place to start." < p="">Genny Beemyn, PhD, Director at UMass Amherst Stonewall Center <>
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"Safe Spaces: Making Schools and Communities Welcoming for LGST Youth prompts reflection and action on the critical issue of LGBT youth safety. The issues are urgent, but we have learned so much about what works to address these problems since GLSEN began our work 20 years ago. [The authors] have provided an important overview of the current state of work in the field." < p="">Eliza Byard, PhD, Executive Director, GLSEN <>
Synopsis
Based on extensive research, recent events, and numerous first-person accounts, this revealing book brings to light the dangerous levels of abuse that LGBT youth face, while highlighting new strategies for combating that abuse in our nation's schools and communities.
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Based on extensive research, recent events, and numerous first-person accounts, this revealing book illuminates both the challenges and triumphs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, and offers effective strategies for combating LGBT marginalization in our nation's schools and communities.
Safe Spaces: Making Schools and Communities Welcoming to LGBT Youth is the first book to offer a comprehensive view of the complex lives of LGBT youth of all ages, from kindergarten through college. Drawing on a wealth of research collected from first-person accounts of students, family, educators, and community members, the authors not only chronicle the struggles of LGBT youth but also describe models of inclusive school and community environments.
The authors address the breadth of experiences of LGBT youth--in and out of the classroom, at home and in the community, and in personal interactions with allies and antagonists. They also reveal how these young people, their friends and families, teachers, and dedicated allies stem the tide of LGBT exclusion. Most important, Safe Spaces offers action steps for readers who want to make their own homes, schools, and communities safe and welcoming spaces for LGBT youth.
Synopsis
· Connects the stories of LGBT individuals from across the educational spectrum—kindergarten through college
· Engages readers with poignant quotes, anecdotes, factoids, and poems that reveal the real life struggles of LGBT people in their schools, families, and communities
· Points readers to a host of community and national resources where they can turn for further suggestions and support
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· 64 real-life narratives, drawn from the stories of 100 people, including students, family members, teachers, and community leaders
· A "Queerossary" of dozens of key terms, including multiple definitions for terms with specific meanings within the LGBT community
· A bibliography of academic, policy, and news materials related to LGBT issues, in print and online
· More than 50 action steps readers can use to create safe spaces for LGBT Youth
· Reflection Points provide questions and statements that offer readers an opportunity to reflect upon the ways a particular topic or issue relates to their lives
· An appendix listing LGBT resources
Synopsis
Safe Spaces: Making Schools and Communities Welcoming to LGBT Youth is the first book to offer a comprehensive view of the complex lives of LGBT youth of all ages, from kindergarten through college. Drawing on a wealth of research collected from first-person accounts of students, family, educators, and community members, the authors not only chronicle the struggles of LGBT youth but also describe models of inclusive school and community environments.
The authors address the breadth of experiences of LGBT youth—in and out of the classroom, at home and in the community, and in personal interactions with allies and antagonists. They also reveal how these young people, their friends and families, teachers, and dedicated allies stem the tide of LGBT exclusion. Most important, Safe SpaceS≪/i> offers action steps for readers who want to make their own homes, schools, and communities safe and welcoming spaces for LGBT youth.