Kitsap Safe Schools Network

Because nobody should be scared at school ~
straight, gay, whatever

The Kitsap Safe Schools Network is a growing partnership of community groups, agencies, churches, youth groups, parents and individuals working together to protect every child from the torment of bullying, including bullying based on perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.
RESOURCES & INFORMATION — If you need curricula, videos, books, and posters that teach students and staff about GLBT issues in age-appropriate ways, contact us!
TRAINING — If you or your staff want help making your school climate more respectful toward sexual minority students, if you want to organize a bullying workshop, contact us!
COUNSELING — We help fund counseling for students and their families with respected community therapists.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION — We have research findings and reports to share with colleagues and parents.

Kitsap Safe Schools
Intervention

Some Recent Research on 
Anti-Gay Bullying
If you, your child or your students are having a problem with anti-gay bullying at school and you want help solving the problem, contact us!

WHAT IS AN INTERVENTION?
It is a way for a student, parent or educator to get help with anti-gay bullying or harassment. A trained volunteer will help you decide what to do next. If you need it, we will
  • meet with your principal
  • meet with your parents
  • review your school’s policies
  • provide training for your school
  • find other resources to support you 

Your wishes and safety are our only concern, and will guide any intervention.

 5% High School Students 'Identify As Gay'
October 07, 2004

(CNSNews.com) - The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network says based on the results of a new poll, about 5 percent of American high school students "identify as gay or lesbian"; 16 percent said they have a homosexual relative; and 72 percent said they know someone who is homosexual.

The national poll questioned 9th-12th grade students across the country about sexual orientation, name-calling, and general attitudes towards lesbian and
gay people in schools. The poll also found
that homophobic language is "rampant." 

The 2003 National School Climate Survey found that 4 out of 5 LGBT students report hearing homophobic remarks often in their school and that 82.9% of the time faculty or staff never or rarely intervene when such language is used. Nearly 1 out of 3 LGBT students report skipping at least one day of school in the last month because they are simply too afraid to go.

More results at www.glsen.org

Funding from community donations, the Pam Foster & Liz Austin Fund, and the Pride Foundation supports our work.