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What is Gay Straight Alliances/Gender Sexuality Alliances (GSA)

Chapter 6
Strengthening School Counselor Advocacy and Practice for Important Populations and Difficult Topics
Student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and their allies that serve to provide a safe space to talk about issues and receive support.
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School Counselor Advocacy Recommendations for Policy and Practice for and With LGBTQ+ Youth
Haley D. Wikoff (Western Illinois University, USA), Matthew J. Beck (Western Illinois University, USA), and Susannah M. Wood (University of Iowa, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7319-8.ch006
Abstract
LGBTQ+ youth experience increased levels of bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools. Many states in the United States have state and local policies that are designed to protect both the sexual orientation and gender identity of students, however there are still a handful of states without these protections in place. School counselors are in a unique position to advocate for safe and inclusive environments for LGBQ+ youth.
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