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What to Do If You're LGBTQ and Bullied

WHAT TO DO IF YOUʻRE LGBTQ and BULLIED * Protect yourself with these steps. * For a lot of LGBTQ students, those perceived to be LGBTQ and the friends of LGBTQ students, bullying is a serious reality. But that doesn't mean it can't be stopped. You have a legal right to be who you are and to be safe. If you or any of your friends are bullied, here's a list of things you can do. TALK TO SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST: Friends, parents, a brother or sister. Let people know. HAVE A SAFETY PLAN. Find a new way to walk home from school. Arrange for a ride home. Make sure you have a cell phone or money to make an emergency call. 2. 1. в 4 WRITE DOWN WHAT'S HAPPENING TO YOU: TAKE IT TO THE PRINCIPAL: Include details about what Counselors and teachers aren't always legally required to take action against bullying. The principal has more responsibility. Put your reports and complaints in writing, and keep copies of every document you send and receive. exactly happened, who was involved, where and when the incident took place and if there were any witnesses. GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. If your school principal doesn't respond fast enough, take your complaint to the superintendent or school board. USE YOUR SCHOOL'S COMPLAINT PROCEDURES. 1. 2. 3. Public schools usually receive federal funds. If they do, they're required by federal law to have complaint procedures. 7. TELL THE POLICE. Serious threats and physical YOU CAN MAKE AN assault are AGAINST THE LAW. If ANONYMOUS REPORT. these happen, don't hesitate to file a report with the police. Send an anonymous report to the principal or ask a trusted adult, like a counselor, to tell the principal without using your name. Always keep copies of your reports or reports filed on your behalf. But bear in mind that the school is more likely to have LO8TO a legal obligation and be able to protect you if top administrators know you have been mistreated. 8. REPORT BULLYING EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNO W WHO THE BULLIES ARE. It's important that your principal know that bullying is taking place even if you're unable to identify the harassers. As always, report incidents in writing, and keep a copy of the report for yourself. DON'T GIVE UP IF YOUR SCHOOL'S FIRST ATTEMPTS TO STOP 10 BULLYING DON'T WORK. Talk to the principal and other adults at school about other ways they can respond. CONTACT LAMBDA LEGAL 11 if your school does not respond in a helpful way. Lambda Legal making the case for equality LEARN MORE online at lambdalegal.org/kyr LAMBDA BACK 2 X SCHOOL LEGAL NEED TO CONTACT US? Go to lambdalegal.org/help or call 866-542-8336. |П

What to Do If You're LGBTQ and Bullied

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For a lot of LGBTQ students, those perceived to be LGBTQ and the friends of LGBTQ students, bullying is a serious reality. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be stopped. You have a legal right to be w...

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