Lambda Legal

This kit is designed to help you know your rights at school and make sure they’re respected, and to give you concrete ideas about how you can make a difference in your school and community. You have the right to be who you are. You have the right to be out, safe and respected at school.

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Cover, Introduction, Table of Contents

Individual Inserts

• LOOK OUT: Stand Up for Your Right to Be Safe
  How to make sure your school is a safe space for all students
• START OUT: So You Wanna Start a GSA
  How to form a gay-straight alliance at your school
• HELP OUT: Are You an Ally?
  How to be an ally to LGBTQ youth
• ACT OUT: Take Action at Your School
  How to make real changes for LGBTQ students at your school
• WORK OUT: How to Negotiate With Adults
  How to work with teachers and officials on LGBTQ rights
• FIND OUT: Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment: The Law Is on Your Side
  How to defend your legal rights
• SPEAK OUT: Your Speech Rights
  How to make sure your voice is heard
• STEP OUT: Your Prom
  How to have a safe, inclusive, unforgettable prom
• SEEK OUT: National Resources
  How to contact other organizations working for LGBTQ youth

Download the complete toolkit.