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Knowing the law is essential
when working with LGBT persons. Different states offer different
protections. Some schools, businesses, organizations, cities, and
even states include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies.
Know the law for your state so that you are aware of whether or not the
person with whom you work is being treated unfairly according to the law.
For example, a person under 18 who is prematurely ejected from the home
for any reason (such as being gay) without provisions for his or her care
with another family member or friend, can be considered "neglect"
and reportable to the appropriate authorities. Tolerance of name
calling such as "faggot" or "queer" could be considered
sexual harassment in school. Be sure to examine how the law relates
to your work with LGBT youth. Use the law to help keep youth safe.
The following resources are available to assist you in your search for legal information:
ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)
125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004
212-549-2500
or 122 Maryland Ave NE,
Washington DC 20002
202-544-1681
ACLU Web Site
LLDEF, Lambda Legal Defense and Educaiton Fund
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500,
New York, NY 10005
David Buckel is attorney assigned to educational equity issues.
212.809.8585
212.809.0055 (fax)
LLLDF Web Site
National Center for Youth Law
114 Sansome Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
415.543.3307
415.956.9024 (fax)
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
David King, Communications Director
Address: P.O. Box 53079, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 298-9362
AJFA Email
Justice for all Web Site
And Justice for All (AJA) is a new nonprofit organization dedicated
to achieving equality for everyone without regard to sexual
orientation and to engaging heterosexuals in the bisexual, gay, lesbian
and transgender rights (b/g/l/t) movement.
National Center for Lesbian Rights, Youth Project
870 Market Street, Suite 570
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.392.6257
415.392.8442 (fax)
NCLRSF@AOL.COM
National Gay and Lesbian Rights Project
American Civil Liberties Union
32 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
212.944.9800 ext. 545
http://www.aclu.org
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