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• Bass, E., and K. Kaufman. Free your mind. New York: Harper Perennial, 1996.

• Boswell, J. Christianity, social tolerance and homosexuality. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1980.  Same-sex unions in pre-modern Europe. New York: Villard, 1994.

• Brelin, C., M. J. Tyrkus and M. Bronski (eds.). Outstanding lives: Profiles of lesbians and gay men. Detroit: Visible Ink Press, 1997.

• Friend, R. Choices, not closets: Heterosexism and homophobia in schools. In L. Weis and M. Fine (eds.), Beyond silenced voices: Class, race, gender in the United States. New York: State University of New York Press, 1993: 209–235.

• Hogan, S., and L. Hudson. Completely queer: The gay and lesbian encyclopedia. New York: Henry Holt, 1998.

• Lipkin, A. Understanding homosexuality, changing schools: A text for teachers, counsellors and administrators. Colorado: Westview Press, 1999.

• Remafedi, G. (ed.). Death by Denial: Studies of suicide in gay and lesbian teenagers. Boston: Alyson Publications, Inc., 1994.

• Ryan, C., and D. Futterman. Lesbian and gay youth: Care and counselling. New York: Columbia University Press, 1998.

• Schneider, M. S. (ed.). Pride and prejudice: Working with lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. Toronto: Central Toronto Youth Services, 1997. Diversity Booklet Series Safe and Caring Schools for Students of All Races Safe and Caring Schools for Newcomer Students Safe and Caring Schools for Arab-Muslim Students Safe and Caring Schools for Aboriginal Students Safe and Caring Schools for Students of All Faiths

The National Film Board of Canada (www.nfb.ca) offers:

• Sticks and Stones (17 minutes)—Features children aged 5 to 12 talking about their experiences with name-calling and bullying, along with a short animated sequence about the history of derogatory slang.

• One of Them (25 minutes)—A group of teenagers is planning a Human Rights Day. Controversy around the inclusion of the issue of homophobia emerges in this short drama.

• In Other Words (25 minutes)—This film provides a tool to explore the origins of homophobic words, how young people feel about them and how to overcome the hurt and anger they cause.

• www.teachers.ab.ca/safe/index.html - ATA’s SACS Project

• www.teachers.ab.ca/diversity/index.html - ATA’s Diversity and Human Rights Homepage

• www.galebc.org (Canadian) - Gay and Lesbian Educators of B.C.

• www.glsen.org - Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

• www.safeschoolscoalition.org - Safe Schools Coalition

• www.lrc.learning.gov.ab.ca - Alberta Learning Resources Centre - list of Safe and Caring Schools resources

1. QMunity - reception@qmunity.ca or (604) 684-5307 ext. 100

Free counselling, Information and referrals, Access to gender-affirming chestwear, Youth one-on-one peer support, Queer Competency workshops, Educational resources, Advisory and consulting services

2. Out in Schools – info@outinschools.com or 604.844.1615

Out In Schools is BC's award-winning education program that uses film and video with facilitated group discussion to engage students on issues of homophobia, transphobia and bullying.

3. YouthInBC - Live one-on-one chat: 12pm-1am & 24-Hour Distress Line Lower Mainland: 604-872-3311 // Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311

YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Centre. It Connects youth with support, information and resources.

4. QChat – 1-855-956-1777 letschat@qchat.ca

A peer support line and resource database for LGBTQ2S youth in British Columbia, Canada.

5. YouthSpace - Online chat or SMS 778-783-0177

Youthspace.ca is an online crisis & emotional support chat. We listen without judgement, and keep chats confidential & anonymous.

6. Trans Lifeline - 877-330-6366

Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether or not you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.

7. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young adults

8. PFLAG -  (604) 626-5667

Provides support for all family members and friends. We work to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect. pflagvancouver.com/

9. Mpowerment – 604-688-1441 info@youthco.org

A trans-inclusive and gender-affirming program by and for young men and gender diverse folks who are gay, bi, Two-Spirit, or queer. www.youthco.org/mpowerment

10. Pride Education Network

Teachers, administrators, support staff, youth and parents who strive to make the B.C. school system more welcoming and equitable for LGBTQ students and staff, and queer families. http://pridenet.ca/

11. The Foundry - 604-806-9415 icymhp@providencehealth.bc.ca

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social service centres for young people ages 12-24. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports

12. Youth for a Change - sylviatraphan@yahoo.ca

We are educators, activists and advocates on many youth issues but especially issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, and queer youth and allies.

13. Heads Up Guys – info@headsupguys.org

HeadsUpGuys is a resource for supporting men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success

14. Pink Shirt Day – 604-331-2711; info@pinkshirtday.ca

A movement celebrated across the globe, Pink Shirt Day has humble beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia, CKNW Kids' Fund, working with partners Boys & Girls Clubs and 980 CKNW, was inspired to raise funds to support anti-bullying programs