Addressing LGBTQ Student Bullying in Massachusetts Schools: Perspectives of LGBTQ Students and School Health Professionals

Reisner, Sari L.; Sava, Lauren; Menino, David; Perrotti, Jeff; Barnes, Tia Navelene; Humphrey, David L.; Nikitin, Ruslan V; Earnshaw, Valerie A.

doi:10.1007/s11121-019-01084-4

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“…Findings point to a range of factors that can influence transphobic violence, as well as its intensity and consequences due to sociocultural factors [37,[51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59]. This subsection is divided into two given the pertinence of these factors: internal factors, such as felt gender identity, sexuality, and self-perception, and external factors, such as circumstances and judgments.…”

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“…Some of the research articles showed other factors regarding the educational centers and a familiar context as important markers of this kind of violence [53,54,58,59]. Emotional neglect and unsupportive family and caregivers have a significant weight, as they can add more distress to victims to such an extent that it can contribute to higher odds of lifetime suicidal attempts [53].…”

Section: External Circumstances and Judgmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, social support given to victims is statistically significant for the prevention of or contribution to unhealthy weight and eating behaviors as a form of leading with distress [59]. Unsafe feelings in schools and the lack of LGBTQI+ representation among the school staff are also relevant factors that hinder TNBAY from freely expressing themselves [58]. Limited time, staff, and resources, along with school staff unawareness on how to report transphobic violence, do not help in building more friendly atmospheres in educational centers and possibilities to successfully tackle transphobic violence [58].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Unsafe feelings in schools and the lack of LGBTQI+ representation among the school staff are also relevant factors that hinder TNBAY from freely expressing themselves [58]. Limited time, staff, and resources, along with school staff unawareness on how to report transphobic violence, do not help in building more friendly atmospheres in educational centers and possibilities to successfully tackle transphobic violence [58]. These and other manifestations of non-LGBTQI+ supportiveness and safety at educational centers can be countered with gay-straight alliances in the educational centers, which can prevent and lower distress in victims [54].…”

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“…These and other manifestations of non-LGBTQI+ supportiveness and safety at educational centers can be countered with gay-straight alliances in the educational centers, which can prevent and lower distress in victims [54]. Likewise, deeper alliances with students and LGBTQI+ supportiveness can prevent and improve the situation of TNBAY in educational centers by, for example, establishing trust relationships with them, working on LGBTQI+ youth awareness and resources, and working on the school staff knowledge on LGBTQI+ topics [58,60].…”

Section: External Circumstances and Judgmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Transphobic Violence in Educational Centers: Risk Factors and Consequences in the Victims’ Wellbeing and Health

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School violence and bullying re worrying problems due to their growing prevalence and severe consequences for adolescent and youth health and wellbeing. Sociocultural factors can contribute to, complicate, and increase the cases of violence in classrooms and spaces related to educational centers. Transphobic violence in this article is defined as the type of violence suffered by transgender and nonbinary adolescents and youth as a manifestation of the problem of discrimination and hate against gender and sexual diversity. This work intends to study the complex sociocultural dynamics of violence detected in educational contexts affecting transgender and nonbinary adolescents and youth identified by recent high- impact studies. At the same time, we aim to fill the gap in the scientific literature on transphobic violence and articulate successful strategies to prevent and combat it. In this review, transphobic violence is defined as the violence affecting transgender adolescents and youth, continuous in time, influenced by peers, and taking place in spaces or realities related to educational centers. The reviewed studies point at the complexity of this kind of violence due to the combination of socio-personal factors and its variety in manifestations. Furthermore, we study the consequences of transphobic violence for the wellbeing and health of transgender and nonbinary adolescents and youth to deepen the knowledge of their mental health repercussions. We end by providing suggestions for how this problem can be prevented in educational environments, grounded on scientific evidence in the materialization of a transformative approach.

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Section: External Circumstances and Judgmentsmentioning

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Section: External Circumstances and Judgmentsmentioning

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Section: External Circumstances and Judgmentsmentioning

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Sexual Minority Youth Reporting SOGIE-Based Harassment to Adults at School: The Roles of Experienced Harassment, Outness, Safety, and Adult Support at School

McCauley,

Lessard,

Babcock

et al. 2023

J. Youth Adolescence

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Implementing Youth Worker Networks to Achieve Social Impact in the Eradication of LGBTQIA-Phobia

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Garcia-Yeste,

Gallardo-Nieto

et al. 2024

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Introduction The problem of LGBQIA-phobia has been extendedly reported as a problem that threatens the quality of life and well-being, particularly for trans and intersex individuals. Scientific evidence points at the high presence of this form of violence and discrimination during adolescence and youth, negatively affecting the prospects of the victims. At the same time, there is a lack of evidence on the role and potential impact of Youth Worker Networks involved in analysing gender-based violence and finding strategies to improve the situation of LGBTQIA+ youth. Methods This study has focussed on the reality of a network of youth workers through a mixed method approach belonging to a transnational project funded by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Program (REC) of the European Commission. The implementation of 160 questionnaires and 5 semi-structured interviews in 2022 with the training participants provides evidence on the social impact that networking and evidence-based training may have in tackling LGBTQIA-phobia in youth environments. Results The findings of the current study show how the implementation of Youth Worker Networks can provide relevant results to achieve more respectful youth spaces toward diversity. The presence of traditional dominant masculinities together with the lack of quality training seem to be an important barrier for youth workers to fight against gender and sexual discrimination. In contrast, the professionals’ motivation and the group potential and support of the network appear to be a significant strength in overcoming forms of violence and discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in youth contexts. Conclusions The results indicate that the role of youth workers, the quality of the training and environments are crucial in the work to identifying, preventing, and acting against any form of violence on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Policy Implications Our findings point to the significant power of networks to overcome violence and discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community. Our recommendation for achieving social impact is to provide evidence-based data and empower participants to become active upstanders against any form of violence or discrimination.

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Addressing LGBTQ Student Bullying in Massachusetts Schools: Perspectives of LGBTQ Students and School Health Professionals

Cited by 37 publications

References 36 publications

Transphobic Violence in Educational Centers: Risk Factors and Consequences in the Victims’ Wellbeing and Health

Transphobic Violence in Educational Centers: Risk Factors and Consequences in the Victims’ Wellbeing and Health

Sexual Minority Youth Reporting SOGIE-Based Harassment to Adults at School: The Roles of Experienced Harassment, Outness, Safety, and Adult Support at School

Implementing Youth Worker Networks to Achieve Social Impact in the Eradication of LGBTQIA-Phobia

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