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Why Is Advocacy Work So Important?

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, […]

Anti-Bullying Tips

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 […]

LGBTQ Students: The Importance of Anti-bullying Training

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% […]