8%
4%
97% white; 3% hispanic/black
96%
4%
Background on ThinkB4YouSpeak
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens in the U.S. experience homophobic
remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an atmosphere where they
feel disrespected, unwanted and unsafe.
Research shows that these slurs are often unintentional and are a part of teens vernacular.
Most do not recognize the consequences.
Research also shows that many of the bystanders to acts of harassment experience
feelings of helplessness and powerlessness, and develop poor coping and problem-solving
skills.
Clearly, homophobic and all types of harassmentand the toxic effects they produceare
whole school problems that all educators must confront.
Only 23% of LGBTQ youth attended a school that has a comprehensive antibullying policy that specifically includes protection for LGBTQ.
(ThinkB4YouSpeak, 2008)
Twitter Feed
http://www.thinkb4youspeak.com/
If you click on the live feed you can see the actual Twitter phrases go by.
Click on the weekly and monthly counters for more startling statistics.
There is one flaw noticed with the word Dyke because Van Dyke is a
common last name with variations of it, street addresses, etc.
This is only just for Twitter
Our Plans
1 full day program--half in morning and half in afternoon
Inform Parents/Guardians and the Community
o School website--video links, campaign, presentation
o Letter home
o Encouraged to support safe school efforts
Presentation
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Activities
Where Do I Stand?
Impact vs. Intention
From Bystander to Ally
What We Need
Moving Forward
Encourage student groups to follow up on
the campaign
Service learning projects
No-Name Calling Week
Ally Week
Resources
The Capital District Gay & Lesbian
Community Council/Capital Pride Center
Trainings & Education
Programs/Events
GLSEN - NY Capital Region Chapter
Educator Webinars
Kits, materials and guides for school programs
Events
Volunteer opportunities
PFLAG.ORG
Ethical Considerations
(Ethical Standards for School Counselors, 2010)
A.10 Technology
e. Consider the extent to which cyberbullying is interfering with students educational process
and base guidance curriculum and intervention programming for this pervasive and potentially
dangerous problem on research-based and best practices.
F.1. Professionalism
e. Adhere to ethical standards of the profession, other official policy statements, such as ASCAs position
statements, role statement and the ASCA National Model and relevant statutes established by federal, state
and local governments, and when these are in conflict work responsibly for change.
Standards Continued
I-B: Abilities and Skills
An effective school counselor is able to accomplish measurable objectives
demonstrating the following abilities and skills.
I-B-1c. Applies the school counseling themes of leadership, advocacy,
collaboration and systemic change, which are critical to a successful school
counseling program
I-B-2. Serves as a leader in the school and community to promote and support
student success
I-B-3b. Identifies and demonstrates benefits of advocacy with school and
community stakeholders
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary
action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-knowledge Application
PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences
PS:B1.8 Know when peer pressure is influencing a decision
References
ASCA National Standards for Students (2004). American School Counselor Association. Retrieved from
http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/ASCA_National_Standards_for_Students.pdf
ASCA School Counselor Competencies (2012). American School Counselor Association. Retrieved from
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/home/SCCompetencies.pdf
Ethical Standards for School Counselors (2010). American School Counselor Association. Retrieved from
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Resource%20Center/Legal%20and%20Ethical%20Issues/Sa
mple%20Documents/EthicalStandards2010.pdf
LGBT Bullying Statistics (2014). Retrieved from http://nobullying.com/lgbt-bullying-statistics/
ThinkB4YouSpeak (2008). Educators Guide. Retrieved from
http://www.thinkb4youspeak.com/ForEducators/GLSEN-EducatorsGuide.pdf