LGBTQ Resources
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The Evidence
- Journal of Pediatrics: Sex Assigned at Birth…
- NBC: ‘Social contagion’ isn’t causing more youths to be transgender, study finds
- Journal of Pediatrics: Gender Identity 5 Years After Social Transition
- GLAAD Trump Accountability Project
- GLAAD Trump Accountability Project – Betsy DeVos
- HRC Condemns DeVos’ Backwards Decision To Name Anti-LGBTQ Extremist To Head ED Diversity and Inclusion Council
- Landmark Supreme Court Decision Protects LGBTQ People from Employment Discrimination
- Trans Youth Handbook Legal Resource Guide – Harvard Law School
- National Education Association (NEA) Supports Safe Schools for Everyone: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Students
- American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement Urges Support and Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents
- Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents
- American Academy of Pediatrics Resources for LGBTQ Youth
- Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children: American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians & the Human Rights Campaign
- Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
- Stories and Numbers: Best Practices, Evidence and Experiences on Creating Safe and Supportive Schools
- Welcoming Schools
- Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for LGBTQ Students — Michigan State Board of Education Guidance
- Understanding Gender
- Mental Health of Transgender Children Who Are Supported in Their Identities
- World Health Organization (WHO): New Health Guidelines Propel Transgender Rights
- OSHA: All employees, including transgender employees, should have access to restrooms that correspond to their gender identity
- The Most Dangerous Year: A present-day civil rights story about the fight against anti-trans legislation
- National Geographic: Gender Revolution
- National Geographic: How Science is Helping Us Understand Gender
- Scholars, Clinicians Release Statement Rejecting Misleading Anti-LGBTQ “Report”
- Misleading, Non-Peer-Reviewed McHugh/Mayer Report Opposed by 600 Researchers and Clinicians
- A Silent Crisis: Resource Guide for Creating Safe Schools
- ID Documents Center – Michigan
- A Guide for Schools on Department of Education Guidance
- Journal of Pediatrics: The Effect of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Related Legislation on Children
- They Aren’t Confused: Landmark Study Shows Transgender Children Have Consistent, Deeply Held Gender Identity
- Bullying is Lowered for All Kids When Schools Have LGBTQ Inclusive Policies – Leads to Improved Performance for All
- Gender Identity Development in Children
- Landmark Study to Track ‘Pioneer’ Generation of Transgender Children
- For Transgender Kids, Support is Key to Well Being
- The Lies and Dangers of Reparative (Conversion) Therapy
- Pediatricians & Health Care Professionals Speak Out Against Legislation Targeting Trans Youth
- A Comprehensive Guide To The Debunked “Bathroom Predator” Myth
- SPLC: American College of Pediatricians (ACP) is Designated a Hate Group
- Protective School Climates and Reduced Risk for Suicide Ideation in Sexual Minority Youth
- Transgender Resources
- PBS: Growing Up Trans
- 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report
- The Pernicious Junk Science Stalking Trans Kids
- Scholars Dismantle the Myth Policing Trans Kids’ Genders
- A critical commentary on follow-up studies and “desistance” theories about transgender and gender-nonconforming children
- NEA: Legal Guidance on Transgender Student’s Rights
- A Transgender Advocate’s Guide to Updating and Amending School Records (ref Lambda Legal, FERPA)
- Communicating With Patients Who Have Nonbinary Gender Identities
- Behavioral Health Care for Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents
- Title IX is an Imperfect but Vital Tool to Stop Bullying
- The Price of Exclusion: A Research Guide
- Debi Jackson: That’s Good Enough
- Melissa McLaren: This Isn’t the Same Thing as Pretending Your Child Is a Dog
Our Journey
- He, she or they: The Tricky issue of ‘parental rights’ in school LGBTQ policies (Detroit News)
- Why We Need LGBTQ Protections In Michigan, by Craig McCalla
- The Power of Storytelling
- All Means All
- Community Workshop and Discussion about the Experiences of LGBTQ Youth
- St. James’ To Host Reading Of “I Am Jazz”
- I Am Jazz to be Read at Anchor Elementary Assembly
- Saline’s Decision to Show I Am Jazz
- Michigan Parents Call for Love, Support, and Understanding for Transgender Youth
- Open Hearts Pride Picnic a Big Success
- Family Members Celebrate Pride
- Going Public: Is Public Advocacy Right for You and Your Child?
- Parents of Transgender Children Sign Declaration of Rights
- How to Ensure a Safe School Year for Michigan’s Transgender Kids
- The Pernicious Junk Science Stalking Trans Kids
- A Letter to Texas on Spaceflight, Dreams, and Transgender Kids
- Small Towns Making a Big Stand (medium.com)
- Small Towns Take Big Stands for Transgender Youth
- Why MLK’s Dream Is More Relevant Today Than Ever
- Huffington Post: The Simple, Self-Evident Truths of Transgender Kids, Equality, and Title IX
- NBC News: Parents of 8-year-old transgender boy write letter to President Trump
- Parents of Transgender Children Ask Trump to Meet Face-to-Face
- A Few Minutes of Your Time, Mr. President?
- Over 1,000 Parents Sign Letter to the President
- ABC News: Local Family Speaks Out About Transgender Son
- Human Rights Campaign: ‘Parents for Transgender Equality Council’ Launch Video – Nov 14, 2016
- Washington Post: Parents of Transgender Children Speak Out
- Human Rights Campaign: Parents for Transgender Equality National Council
- Human Rights Campaign: Equality Magazine, Winter 2017
- School News Network: ‘A Father’s Story: It’s OK to Be the Way You Are’
- Huffington Post: ‘Calling All Real Superheroes’
- Huffington Post: ‘Our Son Has a Dream, Too’
- MLive: ‘We have to tell this story,’ says father of transgender child
- MLive: Schools take steps to address needs of LGBTQ students
- MLive: State should approach transgender issues with ‘open minds and hearts,’ guest column
- NPR | Michigan Radio: Explore what it’s like to be young and transgender in Michigan
- NPR | Michigan Radio: Breaking ground: being young and transgender in Michigan
- Detroit Free Press: Proposed policy for gay, transgender students debated
- The Detroit News: Letter: Parents of transgender kids support gay policy
- Hello, world. I’m the Dad of a transgender kid.
- The Dream