Gay Suicide Awareness
Julia Newman
Since the beginning of the 2010, the number of homophobic bullying related suicides has increased. This has sparked a national movement to raise awareness, including several announcements made by celebrities such as Tim Gunn, Ke$ha, and Zachary Quinto, in a movement called “It Gets Better.” Many schools across the country are trying to create anti-bullying programs to provide further support. Some critics of these programs say there is a need to focus specifically on homosexuality, while others argue it is an attempt to sway people into being homosexual. Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District has reportedly received hate mail for considering a program regarding homosexual bullying.
- To get move involved in bringing about awareness contact: LMUgsa@gamil.com
- If you find yourself in a situation where you are contemplating suicide please contact (866) 488-7386, part of the Trevor Project.
Additional Readings
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39593311/ns/us_news-life/
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