Using Research to Promote School Safety for LGBTQ+ Youth: Stories and Numbers Project

The Stories and Numbers Project is a partnership between researchers, practitioners, and policy organizations working to promote the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth in schools. This talk will provide an overview of the project, with special attention paid to strategies for implementing evidence-based practices. Attendees come away with action steps for advancing inclusive nondiscrimination policies and LGBTQ-related curricula, supporting Gender-Sexuality Alliances, and accessing professional development resources.