A viral video of a gay teen punching a classmate who had allegedly been harassing him underscores “a systemic failure” to address anti-LGBTQ bullying in schools, advocates say - NBCOUT (corrects: link)
This pervasive harassment and violence are exemplified by many of the Twitter responses Steffy received, which praised the student for “sticking up for himself.”
“Jordan, I am so proud of you. I wish I had your courage when I was in school. You probably don’t even realize that you just spoke for so many kids that get bullied,”. “You will see how many other kids you inspire to be themselves and stand up for themselves.” “How can you legally require young people to be in a space, but not ensure their safety?” she said. “We need to prioritize school policy that enumerates sexual orientation and gender identity as protected identities and train educators to intervene in ongoing bullying — not just when it gets physically violent, but well before.”
LaPorte High School did not respond to NBC News’ requests for comments regarding the incident and how it would be addressed, but the school’s principal, Ben Tonagel, shared aon the school’s website saying the “matter was addressed immediately and an investigation continues.” Tonagel also noted the school “conducts its anti-harassment program for students each year” and its policy “prohibits harassment, fighting” and “disruptive behavior.
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