The Effect of Negative School Climate on Academic Outcomes for LGBT Youth and the Role of In-School Supports

Journal of School Violence

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 45-63

  Kosciw, Joseph G ^a   Palmer, Neal A ^a   Kull, Ryan M ^b   Greytak, Emily A ^a  

^a Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)   (United States)

^b NEW YORK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

achievement; bullying; harassment; LGBT youth; school climate

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870974704     PISSN: 15388220     EISSN: 15388239     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2012.732546     Document Type: Article

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