Education Series: Understanding Our Youth Creating Supportive Environments for LGBTQIA+ Youth Featuring Mara Iverson of Outright Vermont
February 7th 5:30-7pm at the PAML library
Hosted by Peoples Academy Middle Level GSA in collaboration with Healthy Lamoille Valley
The eventbrite listing is at: https://understanding-our-youth.eventbrite.com
The 2017 local Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data tells us that our LGBTQIA+ youth need more from us. LGBTQIA+ youth experience higher rates of risk factors than their peers. 58% report feeling sad for two or more weeks in the last year. They are 2 times more likely to have been bullied within the last 30 days, 3 times more likely to have skipped school in the last 30 days because of feeling unsafe, 4.5 times more likely to have attempted suicide in the last 12 months.
Come join us and learn how we can create more inclusive environments and provide these students with the support they need and deserve. Mara Iverson, Director of Education at Outright Vermont, will be here to give an interactive educational presentation and provide resources.
Open to all Lamoille Valley Families and beyond! Light refreshments provided and a free gift for each family that attends!
Childcare is available for attendees bringing children with childcare needs to the event.
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