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How to be an Ally for LGBTQ Students

How to be an Ally for LGBTQ Students. Jenn Jevertson, MS Karen Rencountre Santa Fe Mountain Center’s NM GSA Network. Agenda. Welcome, Intros Understanding Terms Impact of Language Challenges & Risk Factors Protective Factors How to be a “Super Ally”. Terms. Gender Identity Male

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How to be an Ally for LGBTQ Students

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  1. How to be an Allyfor LGBTQ Students Jenn Jevertson, MS Karen Rencountre Santa Fe Mountain Center’s NM GSA Network

  2. Agenda • Welcome, Intros • Understanding Terms • Impact of Language • Challenges & Risk Factors • Protective Factors • How to be a “Super Ally”

  3. Terms • Gender Identity • Male • Female • Transgender • Transexual • Intersex • GenderQueer • Gender Non-Conforming • Sexual Orientation • Gay • Lesbian • Bisexual • Queer • Asexual • Pansexual Other terms: Two Spirit (2S), Fluid…

  4. Risk Factors of LGBTQ Youth • Bullying • Mental Health • School Climate(grades, attendance) • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs • Risky Behavior

  5. Risk Factors of LGBTQ Youth • Nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school in the past year • 61% felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation • About a third (33%) skipped a day of school in the past month because of feeling unsafe • Are bullied two to three times more • Four times more likelyto attempt suicidethan their heterosexual peers

  6. Risk Factors of LGBTQ Youth • 190% more likely to use drugs and alcohol than are heterosexual teens • LGBTQ youth in rural communities and those with lower adult educational attainment face particularly hostile school climates • 20-40% of all homeless youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender

  7. Protective Factors of LGBTQ Youth • GSA Clubs • Safe Zones Programs • Adult Allies

  8. Protective Factors of LGBTQ Youth Gay Straight Alliance Clubs (GSAs) • LGBT students at schools with a GSA: • Less likely to report feeling unsafe • More likely to report supportive school staff • Report higher grade point averages and are more likely to pursue post-secondary education • Greater sense of belonging to school community

  9. Protective Factors of LGBTQ Youth Safe Zones Programs • School staff self-identify Safe Zones as free from harassment, bullying, discrimination, etc., including derogatory language • Often part of a district wide implementation • Roots are LGBT, but goes beyond that today

  10. 4 Ways You Can Be An ALLY • Intervene when you see bullying or harassment of any type, but especially when related to LGBTQ • Stop LGTBQ derogatory language (“That’s so gay” and “Don’t be such a faggot”) • Use inclusive language; don’t assume (ie “someone special” or “significant other” instead of opposite sex boyfriend/girlfriend) • Support the GSA club at your school • Become a Safe Zone

  11. Contact Us • Santa Fe Mountain Center’sNM GSA Networkwww.santafemc.org/nmgsan • Jenn Jevertson, M.S.Program Manager505-983-6158 x13 or jenn@santafemc.org • Karen RencountreProgram Coordinator505-983-6158 x30 or karen@santafemc.org

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