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LGBT Family Group Releases Safer School Kit (QSaltLake)

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The Family Equality Council, an advocate group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families released the 2011 “Back to School Tool Kit” for parents concerned about the safety of their children in school.

Brent Wright, FEC director of programs, called the tool kit a valuable resource for the 1 million LGBT parents raising 2 million children in the country today.

“There is no doubt that the children of LGBT parents are more vulnerable to bullying, harassment and discrimination,” said Wright. “A 2008 report found that 42 percent of kids with LGBT parents reported being harassed during the previous 12 months at school.”

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Complete article at Q Salt Lake : http://bit.ly/ou7GlA