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"Like walking through a hailstorm": discrimination against LGBT youth in US schools

Description:
LGBTQ+ youth are at increased risk of bullying and harassment and are more likely to be victims of violence in school. California Education Code 234 (The Safe Place to Learn Act) "prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics ... including immigration status ... disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation ... "
Attribution:
Human Rights Watch
Date:
2016
Exhibit Tags:
bullying and schools