Schools with Gay Straight Alliances Experience Less Bullying of LGBTQ Students and Overall, Says Study, Showing How Important Support Systems Are

Bullying is awful no matter what age you are, but in high school, experiencing it can be particularly devastating — and for LGBTQ youth, it can feel even more isolating and dire. That's why a recent study that found schools with Gay Straight Alliances experience less bullying is so, so important: It shows that when structural systems like schools send the message that everyone is equal and worthy of respect, people's attitudes and behaviors change for the better.