Information Resources for
Educators
 Schools
can provide support, safety, and education that encourage social,
emotional, and physical development in youth. However, data from Wisconsin
indicate that LGBT youth may not experience the same educational
benefits as their other peers. When compared to their non-LGBT peers, LGBT youth are less likely to agree that their teachers really
care about them and to feel a sense of belonging at school. They are more likely
to skip school because they feel unsafe. Additionally, they are at
risk for experiencing adverse health outcomes. When compared to their non-LGBT
peers, LGBT youth are more likely to attempt suicide, smoke, initiate sex at a younger age, and are less likely to report support
from parents and teachers.
The following resources are intended to increase awareness among
educators of health issues and disparities affecting LGBT youth. Use the
left hand navigation bar to learn more about any of the health concerns
addressed below.
All external hyperlinks are provided for your information and for the
benefit of the general public. The Department of Health Services does not
testify to, sponsor, or endorse the accuracy of the information provided
on externally linked pages.
Hyperlinks marked with the 
icon indicate Wisconsin resources.
Course
Development
Description: Training, technical assistance and materials development
for individuals and organizations for those wishing to develop an HIV/AIDS
prevention, health education, or human sexuality courses for use in an
educational setting; provided by the University of Wisconsin, Madison:
Professional Development and Applied Studies
Resource availability: Madison, Internet
Gay Straight Alliance for
Safe Schools
Description: Leadership development for youth and skill development
for GSA advisors and other secondary school educators
Resource availability: South Central Wisconsin, Internet
LGBTQ Youth
Resource Brief for Schools
Description: Links to web resources and electronic documents from
the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University
Resource availability: Internet
National Gay and Lesbian Task
Forces
Description: LGBT resource page for issues ranging from parenting to
aging.
Resource availability: Internet
National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Description: A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention
hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Resource availability: Internet and toll-free hotline:
1-800-273-TALK [8255]
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG)
Description: Training, information, and tools to help allies of
LGBT people promote LGBT health and wellbeing
Resource availability: Wisconsin
Playgrounds and Prejudice: Elementary School Climate in the United
States – A Survey of Teachers and Students
Description: A report from Harris Interactive and GLSEN that
examines bullying and harassment across school grades.
Resource availability: Internet
Safe Schools for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students
Description: Resources to support safety and respect of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender students within
schools, published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Resource availability: Wisconsin
StopBullying.gov
Description: Information from various government agencies on how
kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community
can prevent or stop bullying.
Resource availability: Internet
Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information and Resource Kit
Description: Resource for prevention professionals, healthcare
providers, and educators regarding current health issues among LGBT
populations.
Resource availability: Internet
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Last Revised: March 29, 2013 |
