APA Statements and Resources
Legislation-Related Resources
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School Safety Center: Bullying and Harassment (Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction – Washington State) contains model anti-bullying legislation and policies as well as training resources for schools and communities.
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School Security includes legislation, testimony, and more.
Research and Reports
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First large-scale study of students' perceptions of effective strategies to reduce peer mistreatment.
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This report details the family rejection that is often a precipitant of homelessness for LGBTQ youth, some unique agencies serving homeless youth, and a longterm plan to address the problem. Interagency Council on Homelessness - USICH on LGBTQ Youth Homelessness.
Education and Intervention Materials
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Faith in America produced this document regarding confronting religious-based bigotry directly.
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Safe Schools Coalition is a Washington state based organization that now serves a global mission of reducing biased-based bullying and violence. Resources are available for professionals, schools, and community members.
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StopBullying is a comprehensive government website aimed at eliminating bullying and contains materials for youth, parents, educators, and community members.
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From the San Francisco school district, Support Services for LGBTQ Youth - SFUSD Student Support Services Department this website is full of ideas, activities, information sheets, and policy statements to make schools a safer and more accepting place for LGBTQ youth and their families.
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Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. It can become a cornerstone of anti-bullying efforts in middle and high schools.
Compiled by Stacey Prince, PhD