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HOW TO START A GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA)
”Hutson said GLSEN Omaha tried to start a virtual Gay-Straight Alliance or Genr-Sexualy Alliance, which are muny- or school-based clubs led by stunts and often supported by adults.
One study published 2014 found that the odds of homophobic discrimatn, suicidal iatn and suici attempts were rced by more than half for lbian, gay and bisexual boys and girls schools wh GSAs that were at least three years old. Gay, Lbian & Straight Edutn Network.
The leadg natnal anizatn providg crisis terventn and suici preventn servic to lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, queer & qutng (LGBTQ) young people unr 25.
THE BT GAY-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS
Gay-Straight Allianc, or GSAs, are stunt-led and stunt-anized school clubs that aim to create a safe, welg, and acceptg school environment for all youth, regardls of sexual orientatn or genr inty.