Whether intentional or not, every time you act to improve the lives of your clients you are engaging in advocacy. When you speak to a community group or the to the press about your work you’re engaging in advocacy. When you meet with a potential funder or make the big “ask” at your annual gala, […]
/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/OGrady-Solutions.png00Kevin O'Grady/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/OGrady-Solutions.pngKevin O'Grady2016-03-18 21:56:422016-03-18 22:05:10Why Is Advocacy Work So Important?
These days, there is a lot of discussion of bullying on the nation’s K-12 campuses. Unfortunately, tragic suicides due to bullying continue. In December, Ronin Shimizu, a 12 year old student, killed himself. Ronin had been a cheerleader at his school; he didn’t fit a gender stereotype; he was a little different. And because of […]
There is no question that LGBTQ youth or those students perceived to be LGBTQ are more likely to be bullied than any other group of students. 82% had problems with bullying during the previous school year. 64% felt unsafe at school due to sexual orientation. 44% felt unsafe at school due to gender identification. 32% […]
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Why Is Advocacy Work So Important?
/in Blog /by Kevin O'GradyWhether intentional or not, every time you act to improve the lives of your clients you are engaging in advocacy. When you speak to a community group or the to the press about your work you’re engaging in advocacy. When you meet with a potential funder or make the big “ask” at your annual gala, […]
Anti-Bullying Tips
/in Blog /by Kevin O'GradyThese days, there is a lot of discussion of bullying on the nation’s K-12 campuses. Unfortunately, tragic suicides due to bullying continue. In December, Ronin Shimizu, a 12 year old student, killed himself. Ronin had been a cheerleader at his school; he didn’t fit a gender stereotype; he was a little different. And because of […]
LGBTQ Students: The Importance of Anti-bullying Training
/in Blog /by Kevin O'GradyThere is no question that LGBTQ youth or those students perceived to be LGBTQ are more likely to be bullied than any other group of students. 82% had problems with bullying during the previous school year. 64% felt unsafe at school due to sexual orientation. 44% felt unsafe at school due to gender identification. 32% […]