A Project of Long Island Crisis Center
Homophobia in schools is a pervasive problem that can take the form of bullying, bashing, sexual harassment, or ignoring the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Homophobia creates an unsafe climate for students and teachers, both gay and non-gay, and increasingly, schools are responding to this problem with sophisticated strategies.

This training program (45-90 minutes) will sensitize teachers and other school staff to the impact of homophobia on schools. Participants will learn realistic strategies for handling homophobia in the classroom and appropriate policies for ensuring a safe environment for students.

To request this program, contact Pete Carney,LMSW,PCarney@longislandcrisiscenter.org (516) 679-9000, ext. 125. Youth speakers from Pride for Youth’s peer educator group may also be available to share their perspectives. Please note an honorarium may be required.

Understanding Homophobia
Making the Schools Safer for LGBT Students
Working with LGBT Youth