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Out in Schools

Being queer in school is still a challenge.

The Out in Schools project encourages all students, especially queer students, to develop a cultural voice by sharing media and art that speaks to, and represents, their own identities.

 

Being queer in school is still a challenge.

34% of queer youth say they have been threatened with violence at school.

17% have been physically assaulted.

71% have seriously considered suicide while 46% claim to have actually attempted suicide.

Homophobia and bullying are serious issues.

The Out in Schools project encourages all students, especially queer students, to develop a cultural voice by sharing media and art that speaks to, and represents, their own identities..

Out in Schools is a Vancoouver initiative that is proud to work with Gay Straight Alliances and bring independent, queer film directly to high schools and uses film as a springboard for discussion on issues such as homophobia, bullying and safe & diverse schools.

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Transgender Health Program

Hyperlink: http://www.vch.ca/transhealth/

Contributed by Ross Johnstone
 
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The Transgender Health Program was launched by Vancouver Coastal Health in June 2003 to bring together transgender people and loved ones, health care providers, health planners, and researchers to work on improving transgender health services in BC. We welcome anyone who has a transgender health question or concern. Our services are free, anonymous, and confidential.

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