New website for Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual and Transgendered Youth: It gets better!

In September of 2010, 9 U.S. teens killed themselves over a span of 22 days. They were victims of homophobia and anti-gay bullying:

• Justin Aaberg (15) July 9, 2010, Minnesota
• Billy Lucas (15) September 9, 2010. Indiana
• Cody J. Barker (17) September 13, 2010. Wisconsin
• Seth Walsh (13) September 19, 2010. California
• Tyler Clementi (18) September 22, 2010. New Jersey
• Asher Brown (13) September 23, 2010. Texas
• Harrison Chase Brown (15) September, 25 2010. Colorado
• Raymond Chase (19) September 29, 2010. Rhode Island
• Felix Sacco (17) September 29, 2010. Massachusetts
• Caleb Nolt (14) September 30, 2010. Indiana

On October 20th, many Tupper students wore purple in honour of these victims and to show their respect for diversity.

Here's a link to Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project. Please check out this youtube channel where you can find videos that remind G/L/B/T youth that it really does get better...even when it feels like it never will.

http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject

What can you do to stop homophobic bullying?

• Confront homophobic bullying, when it is safe to do so, every time you see or hear it. Recognize that your silence indicates your support for the bully’s behaviour. Communicate that homophobic bullying is wrong and not acceptable.
• Educate yourself and others regarding the negative consequences that homophobic bullying has on all children and youth.