TOPIC: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Issues
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Clearinghouse Archived Material
Relevant Publications That Can Be Obtained Through Libraries
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A lesbian/straight team approach to changing attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people.
Liddle, B. J., Stowe, A. M. (2002). Journal of Lesbian Studies, 6, 99-108
- Bound and gagged: Sexual silences, gender conformity and the gay male teacher.
Rofes, E. (2000).Sexualities, 3, 439-462
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Demographics of the gay and lesbian population in the United States. Black, D., Gates, G.,
Sanders, S. G. & Taylor, L. (2000). Demography, 37, 139-154.
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Educators, homosexuality, and homosexual students: Are personal feelings related to professional beliefs?.
Sears, J. T. (1991). Journal of Homosexuality. Special Coming out of the classroom closet:
Gay and lesbian students, teachers, and curricula, 22, 29-79
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Gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth: Understanding diversity and promoting tolerance in schools. Nichols, S. L. (1999).
Elementary School Journal. Special Non-subject-matter outcomes of schooling, 99, 505-519
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Public Policy Issues: A Citizen's and Administrator's Guide to the New Cultural Struggle.
Swan, W.(ED). (1997). The Harrington Park Press/The Haworth Press, Inc; New York.
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How Homophobia Hurts Children: Nurturing Diversity at Home, at School and in the Community.
Del Castillo, F. (2003). Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 24, 381
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Legal Challenges Facing Lesbian and Gay Youth. In: Helping Gay and Lesbian Youth: New Policies, New Programs, New Practice. Abinati, A. (1994). The Harrington Park Press/The Haworth Press, Inc; New York.
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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities and youth: Psychological perspectives. D'Augelli, A. R. (ED);
Patterson, C. J. (ED). (2001). London, Oxford University Press.
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Naming the "outsider within": Homophobic pejoratives and the verbal abuse of lesbian, gay and bisexual high-school pupils.
Thurlow, C. (2001). Journal of Adolescence. Special Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth, 24, 25-38
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Psychological perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual experiences (2nd ed.).
Garnets, L. D. (ED); Kimmel, D. C. (ED). (2003). New York, NY, US: Columbia University Press.
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Sexual Orientation and Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Adolescents and Young Adults/
Silenzio, V.M; Pena J.B; Duberstein P.R; Cerel J; Knox K. L. (2007). American Journal of Public Health.
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Social Justice, Democratic Education and the Silencing of Words that Wound.
Applebaum, B. (2003). Journal of Moral Education, 32, 151-162
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Substance abuse among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning adolescents. Jordan, K. M. (2000). School
Psychology Review. Special Mini-Series: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, and questioning youths, 29, 201-206
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Victim experiences in hate crimes based on sexual orientation.
Herek, G. M; Cogan, J. C; Gillis, J. R. (2002). Journal of Social Issues, 58, 319-339
Related Agencies and Websites
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Blackboard Online--LGBT Career Resources
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Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
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Day of Silence
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Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
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Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network
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Gay-Straight Alliance Network
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Health Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Student Project
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Human Rights Campaign
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NASP Work Group on gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues
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Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
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P.E.R.S.O.N.
Project
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The Point Foundation--Scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Students
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Project 10
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Sexual Orientation: Science, Education, and Policy
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Stopping Anti-Gay Abuse of Students in Public Schools: A Legal Perspective
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Trans-Youth
Links
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