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Educators & School Staff
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GLSEN’s website and specifically their Educator Resources and Rainbow Library
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Visit Stop Bullying‘s website for support in address bullying in school
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Gender affirming dress code policy
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Explore the Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) website
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Contact info@identityinc.org for more info
A Student Shared their SOGIE with me - What now?
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This is a huge sign of trust from a youth and even if they can’t express their gratitude for you right now, please know how important your support is!
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Connect the student to community support resources ie. local Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) or see Identity’s support page
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Check out the educational resources on this page to become more informed!
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Advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ students ie. get involved with GSA, testify at school board meetings, create space for queer & trans* student voices to be heard
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A few reminders:
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Be mindful of not sharing with others how the youth identifies unless you have checked with them first.
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You aren’t alone! There are many amazing groups and resources to support you and the youth.
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Student Resources
General Resources
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ACLU’s Know Your Rights: a guide for trans & gender nonconforming students
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ACLU’s LGBTQ+ youth resources
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Check out Identity’s website for info on virtual gathering spaces & support groups
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Trans* & Nonbinary student resource guide
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Ultimate Resource Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Students
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44 Self-Esteem Resources for Nonbinary Adolescents and Teens
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Study.com’s College Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
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Intelligent's LGBTQ+ College Student Guide​
Action & Advocacy
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Start a GSA at your school / become involved with existing GSAs
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ACLU’s How to Start a GSA video or the printable PDF version
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ACLU’s open letters you can give to schools for gendered dress codes & days of silence
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Testify at your local school board: School Board Testifying Guide
Crisis Lines
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LGBTQIA2S+ 24-hour Youth Suicide Hotline
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1-866-488-7386
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Trans Lifeline
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877-565-8860
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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1-800-273-8255
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24/7 call: (866) 488-7386
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24/7 text: START to 678678
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24/7 online chat
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Financial Resources
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Human Rights Campaign’s scholarship finder for Alaskan LGBTQ+ folks
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The Pride Foundation Scholarships – a scholarship program that supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice.
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Point Foundation – empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
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Colin Higgins Youth Courage Award – acknowledges remarkable young people who refuse to be silenced by societal norms and demonstrate profound courage in the face of hardship, intolerance and bigotry based on sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin.
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Information & resources about higher education for youth experiencing houselessness
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College scholarships for LGBTQ+ students – search engine
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Alaska State Fair Scholarship – learn more here
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Scholarships for Trans* students here
