Putting the "T" in "Resource": The Benefits of LGBT-Related School Resources for Transgender Youth

Journal of LGBT Youth

Volumn 10, Issue 1-2, 2013, Pages 45-63

  Greytak, Emily A ^a   Kosciw, Joseph G ^a   Boesen, Madelyn J ^a  

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

Author keywords

Bullying; gay straight alliance; harassment; inclusive curriculum; LGBT youth; policy; supportive school staff; transgender youth

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874514371     PISSN: 19361653     EISSN: 19361661     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19361653.2012.718522     Document Type: Article

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