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Schools  \nA Report from GLSEN [www.glsen.org](www.glsen.org)  \nThe 2021 National School Climate Survey  \nThe Experiences of LGBTQ+  \nYouth in Our Nation’s Schools  \nby Joseph G. Kosciw, Ph.D.  \nCaitlin M. Clark, Ph. D.  \nLeesh Menard  \nNational Headquarters  \n110 William Street, 30th Floor New York, NY 10038  \nPh: 212-727-0135 Fax: 212-727-0254  \nDC Policy Office  \nMake Office K Street 6th Floor, Attn: GLSEN 1015 15th Street, NW Washington, DC, 20005  \nPh: 202-347-7780 Fax: 202-347-7781  \n[glsen@glsen.org](glsen@glsen.org)[ ](glsen@glsen.org)[www.glsen.org](www.glsen.org)[ ](www.glsen.org)© 2022 GLSEN  \nISBN 978-1-934092-36-1  \nWhen referencing this document, we recommend the following citation:  \nKosciw, J. G. , Clark, C. M. , & Menard, L. (2022) . The 2021 National School Climate Survey: The experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in our nation’s schools. New York: GLSEN.  \nGLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community. For more information on our educator resources, research, public policy agenda, student leadership programs, or development initiatives, [visit www.glsen.org](visit www.glsen.org).  \nGraphic design: Adam Fredericks Cover photo: [iStock.com/Halfpoint:](iStock.com/Halfpoint:)  \nElectronic versions of this report and all other GLSEN research reports are available at [www.glsen.org/research](www.glsen.org/research).  \nCONTENTS  \nAcknowledgements ...........................................................................................................................xi  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................xiii  \nINTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1  \nMETHODS AND SAMPLE .................................................................................................................. 5  \nPART ONE: EXTENT AND EFFECTS OF HOSTILE SCHOOL CLIMATE .................................................... 9  \nSchool Safety ................................................................................................................................. 10  \nOverall Safety at School ............................................................................................................ 10  \nSchool Engagement and Safety Concerns .................................................................................... 10  \nExposure to Biased Language........................................................................................................... 14  \nHearing Anti-LGBTQ+ Remarks at School.................................................................................... 14  \nIntervention in Anti-LGBTQ+ Remarks ....................................................................................... 16  \nHearing Other Types of Biased Remarks at School........................................................................ 18  \nExperiences of Harassment and Assault at School .............................................................................. 19  \nHarassment and Assault Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Gender Expression.................... 19  \nHarassment and Assault Based on Other Identity-Based Characteristics ......................................... 20  \nOther Types of Harassment and Negative Events .......................................................................... 22  \nGeneral Experiences of Electronic Harassment or “Cyberbullying”...........","cbCaieUZZQSrjQPj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieUZZQSrjQPj","pdf",1562203,198,"English","# Acknowledgements\n# Executive Summary\n# Introduction\n# Methods and Sample\n# PART ONE: Extent and Effects of Hostile School Climate\n## School Safety\n## Exposure to Biased Language\n## Experiences of Harassment and Assault at School\n## Experiences of Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination at School\n## Hostile School Climate: Educational Outcomes and Psychological Well-Being\n# PART TWO: School-Based Resources and Supports\n## Availability of School-Based Resources and Supports\n## Supportive Student Clubs","[{\"question\":\"What does the 2021 National School Climate Survey study?\",\"answer\":\"It examines the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in U.S. schools, especially hostile school climate, school safety, and discrimination-related incidents.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report connect school climate to student outcomes?\",\"answer\":\"It analyzes links between hostile or supportive school climates and educational outcomes, school discipline, belonging, and psychological well-being.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered regarding harassment, assault, and reporting?\",\"answer\":\"It addresses harassment and assault experiences, reporting of school-based incidents, reasons for not reporting, and how students describe staff responses and their effectiveness.\"}]","The 2021 National School Climate Survey - The Experiences of LGBTQ+ Youth in Our Nation’s Schools | PDF",1792052310,499]