How bad is the bullying problem for LGBT students? Whats the impact on LGBT youth?
Violence, bullying and harassment are the rule and not the exception in America’s schools. According to GLSEN’s 2003 National School Climate Survey, • 4 out of 5 LGBT students hear homophobic remarks often in their schools. • 39% of LGBT students report being verbally or physically assaulted, often with a weapon and transgender students reported physical harassment 30% more than students that identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. • Nearly 1 out of 3 LGBT students skipped school in the past month because they were simply too afraid to go. 4. How many Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) are there in the United States? More than 3,000 student clubs, commonly known as gay-straight alliances, are registered with GLSEN. This number does not serve as an exact number for how many exist. Many student groups work on LGBT issues but are not named GSAs, while other student clubs may exist without having the information to be in touch with GLSEN or choose not to register with us. 5. What is the effect
