LGBTQ+ guide to beating bullying

From toxic family environments to harassment in the workplace and cyberbullying, LGBTQ+ teens often face bullying beyond the schoolyard. This text explores the issues and lets teens know they're not alone when dealing with this mistreatment. Giving guidance to bystanders as well as targets, the title includes suggestions for educating families and communities that members of the LGBTQ+ community deserve the same rights and protections as other people....

LGBTQ+ youth face an increased risk of being bullied at school, which can lead to serious consequences for their mental health, academic performance, and physical safety. Public awareness of the issue has increased, however, and schools are now expected to provide a safe learning environment for students of every sexual orientation and gender identity. This title provides resources and strategies for helping LGBTQ+ students overcome bullying and maintain...

Each chapter in this comprehensive title provides resources for teens encountering interpersonal or systemic mistreatment at home, school, work, and in their community. The text lays out their legally recognized rights in these contexts, providing information about how to make use of existing laws. Also included are strategies for meeting needs not currently recognized as legal rights, drawing on past and contemporary struggles for equality. Accessible...