LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning) Bullying in Urban Schools: Creating Supportive School Climates to Help It Get Better

• In Event: Roundtable Session 104

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Recently, researchers, educators, and policymakers alike have focused increasing attention on the serious consequences of bullying at schools. Bullying has dire academic and social-emotional consequences for all students, but LGBTQ youth are bullied disproportionately. While the popular perception of urban high schools is one of danger and poor academic outcomes, research demonstrates that LGBTQ students in urban schools may experience lower levels of victimization. This panel takes a mixed methods approach to explore the bullying experiences of urban LGBTQ students by identifying the scope of the problem in urban schools across the country, and examines the potential of structural changes such as adoption of the GSA model, and alternative options like an LGBTQ focused school, to lower levels of victimization.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Queer Studies

Chair

• Edward Brockenbrough, University of Rochester

Papers

• The Experiences of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Youth in Urban Schools: Findings From a National Survey - Emily Greytak, GLSEN:Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

• Creating a Supportive School Environment by Establishing Gay-Straight Alliances: Barriers to an Urban Implementation - Amanda C. Thompkins, King County Department of Community and Human Services

• Reducing Risk and Victimization in High-Risk Urban LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning) Youth: The Hetrick-Martin Institute Model - Lisa M. Chauveron, The Leadership Program; Lillian Rivera, The Hetrick-Martin Institute