Research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness and HIV in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.
Gender Spectrum provides extensive materials to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for children and teens; includes education, trainings, legal concerns, online forum, general & specific resources for youth, families, educators, allies, and health/mental health care providers.
Provides educators and families support, training, advocacy tools, research to create safe & affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
A project of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation provides educators with a comprehensive approach to improve elementary school climates, to embrace diversity, avoid gender stereotyping and end bullying.
For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Students, a joint initiative of the MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth.
Brill, S. and Pepper, R. The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals, 2008. San Francisco: Cleis Press.
Brill, S. and Kenney, L. The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender & Non-Binary Teens, 2016. Jersey City: Cleis Press.
Ehrensaft, Diane. Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children, 2011. New York: The Experiment.
Ehrensaft, Diane, The Gender Cretaive Child: Pathways for Nurturing & Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes, 2016. New York: The Experiment.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation/Gender Spectrum, Growing Up LGBT in America, is a groundbreaking survey of more than 10,000LGBT-identified youth ages 13-17, topical follow-up reports include: Support & Caring for our Gender Expansive Youth, 2012. www.hrc.org/youth-gender or www.genderspectrum.org/youth
Teich, Nicholas, Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue, 2012. New York: Columbia University Press.
Testa, R., Coolhart, D., Peta, J. The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens & Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity, 2015. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.