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Welcome to Out for Equity
Welcome Jason Jackson, our new Program Assistant!
New in 2012!
Mission Statement:
Out for Equity believes that every student, staff member, and family deserves a safe, supportive school environment that fosters positive self esteem, respect for others, and academic success.
Out for Equity is committed to:
Reducing high risk behavior among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students.
Reducing harassment and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, staff, and families.
Fostering school environments that value diversity.
Out for Equity Goals:
Networking
Organize GLBT Employee Network to plan, advocate, and socialize.
Meet with community leaders and foster collaboration.
Training
Conduct classroom lessons.
Participate in community speaking engagements.
Communication
Publish regular newsletters.
Host Out for Equity website.
Circulate regular email updates.
Resources
Maintain Out for Equity resource manual with suggestions and strategies.
Catalogue and distribute GLBT-related materials.
Provide assessment tools.
Survey schools and gather data about climate.
Support
Publicize and maintain confidential GLBTQ support groups.
Reach out to GLBT families.
Facilitate student-run Gay Straight Alliances.
Support a recreation center for GLBT youth and their friends.