As PFLAG National mourns the tragic deaths of Caleb Nolt, Felix
Sacco, Raymond Chase, Asher Brown, Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh,
Cody J. Parker, Billy Lucas, Justin Aaberg, along with the
countless number of other young people who have suffered from
relentless anti-LGBT bullying, harassment, and discrimination –
we find ourselves searching for more ways to end this trend.
Sadly we know all too well that before taking their lives, these
young people endured years of anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and
discrimination that went unchecked by school officials. In
response to these recent tragedies, and in honor of National
Safe Schools Day, we urge you to take action at your school to
prevent youth suicide by stopping anti-LGBT bullying today! We
call on you to work in coalition with students, teachers, and
other school officials to put an end to anti-LGBT bullying,
harassment, and discrimination. Below are 10 simple actions you
can take to help build safer schools for all students: Top 10
Ways To Make Schools Safer: