Gender

ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union

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Children’s National Medical Center’s Gender and Sexuality Psychosocial Programs : Offers a parent guide, an outreach program, a local support group, a national Listserv, a summer camp and an outpatient clinical program.

Interested in the thoughtful exploration of gender and provides an environment where people of all genders can share their experiences and learn from the experiences of others.

Provides education, training, and support to help create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens.

Amplifying the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively.

Leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.

Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equal rights.

Communicating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth around the world that it gets better.

Oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

Persuading people to think differently, behave differently, and inform others of the importance and value of diversity.

The nation’s largest organization for parents, families, friends, and allies united with LGBTQ people to move forward through support, education, and advocacy.

Promotes an appreciation for diversity in schools by reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations, and supporting equity for our nation’s children. Provides free educational materials to teachers and other school practitioners.

 Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. If you are a youth who is feeling alone, confused, or in crisis, please call the Trevor Life- line at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help.

 Devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders.

Disclaimer: This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. If you know of a great resource that should be added, please send an email to: diversityactiongroup@dominican.edu