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Watson, Laurel B.; Varjas, Kris; Meyers, Joel; Graybill, Emily C. – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2010
This qualitative study investigated the barriers and facilitators that advisors of gay-straight alliances encounter when advocating for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) youth within schools. Twenty-two advisors were interviewed, and data revealed that multiple ecological systems (e.g., sociocultural, school, and individual…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Social Attitudes, Consciousness Raising, Advocacy
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Varjas, Kris; Graybill, Emily; Mahan, Will; Meyers, Joel; Dew, Brian; Marshall, Megan; Singh, Anneliese; Birckbichler, Lamar – Professional School Counseling, 2007
Perspectives regarding bullying of gay, lesbian, and questioning (GLQ) students were obtained from 16 school and community service providers in this exploratory study. Insights were gained regarding in-school responses to homophobic bullying threats beyond traditional punishments (e.g., suspension). Barriers to developing safe schools for GLQ…
Descriptors: Bullying, Teacher Role, Homosexuality, School Personnel