Community Resources: students

The Fulton High School PRISM Club welcomes all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning students and their straight allies to come together for education, support and fun.  Through group discussion, social activities and sexual orientation/gender identity education PRISM hopes to create a safe place of support, reduce isolation and depression in LGBTQ youth as well as help create a safe school environment free from homophobia, sexual, verbal and physical harassment.

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Nationally, GLSEN works to ensure safe schools for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. There are over 40 Chapters around the country, which work closely with the national staff of GLSEN to implement programs, and to keep national staff informed of local events.

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The LGBTQIA Resource Center offers: lounge space for relaxation between classes, computers are available for student use, a large selection of books and magazines are available to read or check out, a wide selection of educational and social events every semester, Safe Space training programs for University departments and organizations (every semester and by request), and extensive campus and community resources and information.

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