Homophobic attack on Safe Schools initiative harmful for LGBTI youth

An attack on the Safe Schools Coalition could result in long-lasting damage to LBGTI youth, Greens sexuality and gender identity spokesperson Lynn MacLaren will tell protestors at the Stand Up for Safe Schools snap rally in Perth tonight.
“I will join hundreds of supporters in the Murray Street Mall this evening to speak out against the Turnbull Government’s decision to scale back this brilliant initiative,” Ms MacLaren said.
“For many young gay, trans, lesbian, bisexual or questioning students, the realisation that they are not straight can be a troubling time, without the added trauma of instances of homophobic bullying from his or her peers,”
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