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Safe Schools Coalition
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The Safe Schools Coalition is a public-private partnership in support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth. Its mission: “to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.”
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SSC Philosophies Every student deserves to be safe and to feel recognized at school, including GLBTQ youth and children with GLBT parents.
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We are partners, not adversaries, of schools … and we understand that educators have a really full plate and huge responsibilities. SSC Philosophies Every student deserves …
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We are partners... SSC Philosophies It is wrong -- and also counterproductive -- to compare oppressions … and just because our focus is anti-gay violence doesn’t mean we can afford to ignore racism, xenophobia, etc.
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SSC addresses the needs of gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer and questioning children and teens of students with GLBT parents, guardians, and other family members of GLBT parents/ guardians and educators thinks of kids who get harassed because somebody thinks they’re gay.
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What’s that look like? Intervention Services 1-877-SAFE-SAFE intervention@safechoolscoalition. org Technical Assistance & Policy Advocacy Resources –reports –posters –email list serve –television PSAs –web site Training & Education Research
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SSC Structure truly a coalition -- no paid staff no 501(c)3 status -- fiscal agent is Rosehedge 3 co-chairs 3 co-secretaries contracted webspinner contracted speakers’ bureau manager
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volunteers & agencies contribute: membership co-chairs intervention chair & specialists speakers bureau manager speakers/trainers warehousing & distribution list serve management financial oversight development some costs of printing, mailing, training SSC Structure, continued...
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