Allyship

 

Friends and loved ones often face challenges as they walk alongside LGBTQIA individuals.  Included are resources for allies coping with life adjustments, bullying, and providing support for loved ones who are struggling with their sexuality and/or coming out.

 

GLAAD: Be an Ally & a Friend - A primer on the function and importance of allyship

 

Trans Ally Tips: UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center

 

Human Rights Campaign: An Ally's Guide To Issues Facing the LGBT Communinity - "An Ally’s Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans is a primer for allies that introduces the major areas in which LGBT Americans face challenges in fully participating in life and provides a summary of what advocates are doing to work for change."

 

PFLAG's Guide to Being a Straight Ally

 

Straight for Equality (PFLAG) - "Straight for Equality is a national outreach and education project created in 2007 by PFLAG National to empower new straight allies who, unlike a more traditional PFLAG member, don’t necessarily have a family connection to the gay community.

 

If you’re one of the roughly 8 in 10 people who can say, “I have a gay friend (or coworker, or acquaintance)” this is the place for you."

 

Bullying and LGBT Youth: StopBullying.gov

 

Anti-Bullying Resources: GLSEN