“I did not know how to address the bullying in my classroom, so I told my students to just ignore it. Now I have tools to take action.” - Sharon L., middle school teacher
“Being open on these topics is key to stopping the abuse. All faculty, parents, and students should get this training.” - Armando M., high school teacher
“It’s a relief to talk openly about these topics! Now we can work together to make our facility as safe as possible for all our patients.” - Virginia B., social worker, Comprehensive Family AIDS Program
“Speaking openly about this, I feel strengthened and empowered. Finally there is hope of ending the violence and warfare, and not being stopped by our fears.” - Rev. Antonis de J. Calvo, Episcopal priest, Colombia
“My friend’s son just came out as gay. I know he doesn’t see me as a safe person in his life, but I’d like to change that.” - Matt J., police officer, Homestead, FL
“This education is key to addressing the enormous fear in this community surrounding these topics.” - Dr. Letha Maxton, Director of Student Services, Montgomery Public Schools, AL
“I am not as open-minded as I thought I was. We get gay and transgender kids in here all the time. I definitely want more information so I can be sensitive to youth who enter the system.” - Patricia R., case manager, Juvenile Assessment Center, Miami, FL |