Anger Management

American Psychological Association
Article on controlling anger. Information can assist people who have problems with anger management.
Mental Help Net
Chapter about anger, the causes of anger and ways to control anger.
One Anger Management Strategy
Short description of how one can change some of the thought patterns that contribue to anger.

Bullying, School and Youth Violence

American Psychological Association: Warning Signs of Teen Violence
Article has information about the causes of violence, recognizing violence warning signs, dealing with anger, warning signs of self-violence and how to assist those who may act on self-violent thoughts.
Anti-Violence Project of Victoria
Australian organization dedicated to reducing violence and hatred against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
Bully B'ware
British Columbia, Canada site. Has helpful bullying stories, and articles about bullying.
Bullying.org
Awarding winning internet site. Contains information about bullying, information to help teachers deal with bullying and information for students about bullying. Site has an anti-bullying pledge students can take.
Bullying Online
United Kingdom internet site. Has helpful articles for students, parents and schools.
Canadian Safe School Network
Web site has pages offering assistance to teachers, students and parents. Site has resource links, statistics about bullying and violence in schools, and news.
Columbine High School Memorial
Site for those wanting to create an appropriate memorial for the students who died at Columbine High School.
Columbine High School Memorial - by Dreampackers
Memorial for the students who died at Columbine High School.
Creating Safe Schools for Lesbian and Gay Students
Good web resource for teachers, counsellors, principals and school staff. Has teaching strategies and activities teachers can used in a classroom.
Cyberbullying
This site provides information about a relative new and growing problem, cyberbullying. The site provides factual information, describes types of cyberbullying, and provides valuable resources links.
Distance Education Links
Distance learning can provide a safe environment for students who face violence or discrimination.
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights - Sexual Orientation
Alberta Teachers' Association web site. Site answers commonly asked questions about providing safe learning environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students. Also has news, resources, research articles and other valuable information.
Gabi Clayton's Website and Resources
Story of Bill Clayton. Links to numerous resources.
Institute for Safe Schools in British Columbia
The institute tries to promote safe schools, by developing resources, offering library resources, and conducting research.
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project
KCAVP gives the GLBT advocacy, and education to the GLBT community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and bias crimes. The web site is an excellent source of information. One can report crimes through the web site.
National Campaign to Prevent School Violence
This site provides articles, information on programs, statistics on serious school violence, resources, and membership.
Nurturing Esteem in Teenagers
United Kingdom organization involved in suicide prevention. Offers services to support schools, parents and young people. Site has links to sites related to mental health, suicide prevention and bereavement.
OutMinds
Web site with many different forums for students. There are forums for college students and for allies of GLBT student. Must be at least 13 years of age to join OutMinds. The web site has information about how to start Gay-Straight Alliances in schools and activities that GSAs can do. Site also has art work.
Parents of Murdered Children
Provides emotional support and education, prevention and awareness.
Pink Blood
Web site for the book Pink Blood by Douglas Victor Janoff. This book is written about violent crimes against gay people. While the book is about homophobia in Canada, the book has information that could be of value to people concerned about hate crimes against members of sexual minority groups anywhere in the world.
Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Canada
Bullying Fact Sheet
Robbie Kirkland Memorial Web Site
At at 14, Robbie took his life, because he was having problems coping with his sexual orientation.
Safe School Links
Part of Distance Learning Links. Has links to sites with information about anger management, bullying, safe school resources, articles about bullying in schools and student groups against violence.
Safe and Caring Schools
Site is part of an Alberta Teachers Association program. Lesson plans can be downloaded. Each of the lesson plans has follows the Alberta curriculum for a unit of a course taught in Alberta, Canada. Free lesson plans are available for Junior High and Senior High courses. This site is an excellent resource for teachers around the world who are wanting to incorporate a few lessons that will teach students to respect and appreciate people of different backgrounds.
Safe Child Program
Site has information about bullying, and sexual, emotional and physical abuse, and abduction by strangers.
Seeking Solutions
This was a PBS program about violent crimes, with Hedrick Smith. Has transcript of show. Site has information about teen violence, confronting hate crime and building communities.
Stop Bullying
StopHate 2000 web site. This site has information about bullying, the causes of bullying and things that can be done about bullying. Site has information about hate crimes, a forum and a guestbook.
Stop Bullying Now
This really neat web site has articles about bullying, preventing bullying and cool cartoon movies. The site has fun games for children. There is information for families and educators.
Students Against Violence Everywhere
Organization helps students learn positive alternatives to violence. Student driven strategy.
Teen Violence
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - This Morning Program. Site has audio interview and links.
The Teen Files
Gabi Clayton's site. Relates a time when Gabi Clayton told the story of her son who was a victim of teen violence to a group of teens. The story is very moving.
The Trevor Project
California organization promotes tolerance and understanding and promotes suicide prevention.
Yahoo - Canadian Teen Violence News
News about Canadian teen violence and bullying.
Youth First - Texas
Dallas group helps provide social services, educational opportunities, and recreational activities for GLBT and questioning youth and young adults. Some programs are aimed at self-acceptance and empowerment.

Hate Crime

About.Com
Search of sites related to hate crime on the About.com web site.
American Psychological Association
Article on hate crimes. Includes information on who commits hate crime, the rate of hate crime and the emotional damage resulting from hate crime. Some groups listed in the article that are targets of hate crime include racial and ethnic minority groups, different religious groups, gay people, women and the disabled. Article suggests things that can be done about hate crime.
Billingsgazatte.com
Ex-skinhead offers up advice on hate groups. In an speech that could be controversial, Frank Meeink, former skinhead, indicates media publicity helps racist groups recruit new members.
Community United Against Violence
San Francisco organization works to end violence against and within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities.
End Hate Crime
British Columbia, Canada Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Toll free line to report hate or bias crimes in British Columbia. Links to some government publications.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI web site has statistics on hate crimes. Click on Search and enter Hate Crimes to get United States statistics on hate crimes.
GLAAD
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Organization is dedicated to fair and accurate representation of gays and lesbians in the media, as a way of ending homophobia and discrimination. Site has publications, newsletters and links.
Gay Hate
Web site has many articles and has news about hate crimes against gay people.
Hate-Crime.Net
LAMBDA web service. Can report hate crimes. Has news about hate crimes.
HateCrime.org
Site has a lot of information on hate crimes and the position of certain political figures on hate crimes and gay issues.
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project
KCAVP gives the GLBT advocacy, and education to the GLBT community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and bias crimes. The web site is an excellent source of information. One can report crimes through the web site.
Matthew's Anti Hate Page
Web site dedicated to those who have been victims of hate. Site has good links.
Minnesota Gay Homicide Study
Web site attempts to increase more understanding and knowledge of gay murders.
National Center for Hate Crime Prevention
United States web site has excellent links. Site receives some funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention U.S. Department of Justice and the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program - U.S. Department of Education.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Hate Crimes page defines hate crimes, discusses how serious the problem is, the impact on victims of hate crimes and how to assist victims of hate crime.
Pink Blood
Web site for the book Pink Blood by Douglas Victor Janoff. This book is written about violent crimes against gay people. While the book is about homophobia in Canada, the book has information that could be of value to people concerned about hate crimes against members of sexual minority groups anywhere in the world.
Remarks on Hate Crimes Legislation
Speech about hate crime legislation given at the Georgia State House of Representatives.
Stop Homophobia
Site has editorials, resource information, hate crimes information, forum, news and guestbook.
Triangle Foundation
Organization Michigan GBLT residents who experienced discrimination, violence, or harassment. Provides practical assistance to people who have experienced discrimination and violence. Site gives contact information for all state representatives.
Yahoo! News Full Coverage
News and articles about United States hate crimes.

Human Rights

American Vetrans for Equal Rights
American organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered vetrans and service members.
Amnesty International
International organization dedicated to protecting human rights.
Amnesty International
American Amnesty International.
Amnesty International
Australian Amnesty International.
Amnesty International
Canadian Amnesty International.
Amnesty International
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Concerns. The branch of Amnesty International is devoted to the topic of the human rights of sexual minorities.
Amnesty International Library
Can search for news about human rights by country or topic. Topics include many different areas, including sexual orientation.
Amnesty International
Mexico Amnesty International.
Amnesty International
New Zealand.
Amnesty International
South Africa.
Amnesty International
United Kingdom.
BiasHelp
Agency offers assistance to the victims of hate crimes. Provides definition of hate crimes. Site has news updates regarding Latinos, Blacks, Women, Gays, Religion, Hate Crimes and Human Rights. Publishes a Newsletter for people in the Long Island area. Has a very good page on what to do when one is a victim of a hate crime.
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights - Sexual Orientation
Alberta Teachers' Association web site. Site answers commonly asked questions about providing safe learning environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students. Also has news, resources, research articles and other valuable information.
GLAAD
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Organization is dedicated to fair and accurate representation of gays and lesbians in the media, as a way of ending homophobia and discrimination. Site has publications, newsletters and links.
GayPASG
Gay and Lesbian Political Action Support Group. Site has extensive news stories, calendar, links, political action alerts.
Human Rights Campaign
Organization promotes human rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Web site has resources and issues of the Human Resources Centre Quarterly.
Human Rights Watch
Numerous articles about human rights around the world. Includes topics such as prisons, war, refugees and AIDS/HIV.
Human Rights Watch Report
Article about a report on the problem of sexual assault and prisoner-prisoner slavery within United States prisons.
International Day Against Homophobia
IDAHO is a multilingual web site. News articles and resources are available in a number languages. There are portions of the web site dedicated to news and events in a number of the larger countries of the world.
International Lesbian Gay Association
By the standards of sexual minority rights, this could be an old organization. ILGA states they are 26 years old. The site has articles, news, surveys, reports and membership information.
Matthew's Place Forum
Active forum, where members discuss Matthew Shepard, LGBT rights, hate or bias crimes and related issues.
Out and Equal
Advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in the work world. Has a conference.
QuietNoMore
Yahoo discussion group about gay rights.
Shame.Org
Nominate people and organizations that belong on the Hall of Shame for their actions. Vote for people and organizations on the Hall of Shame.
Stonewall
United Kingdom organization. Web site contains a lot of valuable information, ranging from answering questions about sexuality to gay people and the holocaust, to gay rights, to hate crime.
StonewallAnniversary
National Public Radio articles and audio clips. Site has interviews of people who were at Stonewall and explains how the Stonewall protests promoted the gay rights movement.
StoneWall Vetrans' Association
Provides assistance to Stonewall vetrans and tries preserves Stonewall history.
Stop Anti-Semitism
Site dedicated to ending anti-Semitism.
Stop Homophobia
Site dedicated to ending hatred and violence against gay people. Has editorials and web links.
Stop Religious Hate
Site dedicated to ending prejudice, discrimination, hatred and violence based on religious affiliation.
Stop Transphobia
Site dedicated to ending hatred and violence against transgendered and transsexual people. Has web links and memorial pages.
Tolerance.org
Southern Poverty Law Center web site. Attempts to promote tolerance. Has resources for adults, children, teens, parents and teachers.
Yuma County Gay Rights Meetup
Internet group works to advance gay rights in Yuman county, Arizona. Site has an excellent feature that gives gay history for each day.

Matthew Shepard

In Memory of Matthew
Yahoo discussion group about Matthew Shepard.
Matthew's Place
Memorial site for Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old gay college student who was killed for being gay.
Matthew's Place Forum
Very active forum, where members discuss Matthew Shepard, LGBT rights, hate or bias crimes and related issues.
Matthew Shepard Foundation

Foundation dedicated to increasing awareness of diversity and discrimination.
Matthew Shepard Pride and Tolerance
Yahoo discussion group. Site has web resources/links.
Matthew Shepard Memorial Quilt Project
Quilt with blocks made up in memory of victims of violence. Quilt was given to Judy Shepard, Matthew Shepard's mother.
Matthew Shepard Memorial Update
Yahoo discussion group about Matthew Shepard.
Remarks on Hate Crimes Legislation
Speech about hate crime legislation given at the Georgia State House of Representatives.
Stophate Memorial to Matthew Shepard
Site also has resource links for gay human rights.

Memorials to Victims of Violence

Aaron Webster Memorial
Stophate memorial page for Aaron Webster, who died at age 41 after being severly beaten for being gay.
Gabi Clayton's Website and Resources
Story of Bill Clayton, a teenager who took his life after being beaten up for his sexual oreintation. Links to numerous resources.
Children of the Holocaust Memorial
. Stophate memorial for the children who died in Nazi death camps. Has links to sites with information about the holocaust.
Christmas Ornament Memorial
for Matthew Shepard. Ornament memorial page gives an example of how love and understanding can be taught through something as simple as a Christmas ornament.
Douglas Andrew Moreton (Peachy)
Memorial site for young man who took his life at age 15.
Matthew's Place
Memorial site for Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old gay college student who was killed for being gay.
Matthew Shepard Foundation

Foundation dedicated to increasing awareness of diversity and discrimination.
Matthew Shepard Memorial Quilt Project
Quilt with blocks made up in memory of victims of violence. Quilt was given to Judy Shepard, Matthew Shepard's mother.
Memorials on the Web
Links to web memorials of loved ones.
Memorial Request Form
Request to add a memorial web site to the list of memorial web sites.
Robbie Kirkland Memorial Web Site
At at 14, Robbie took his life, because he was having problems coping with his sexual orientation.
Stophate Memorial to Matthew Shepard
Site also has resource links for gay human rights.
Stophate Memorial to Victims of 911
Site has memorial to victims of 911 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Links to other 911 memorial web sites.
Victims of Violence
Names and photos of some victims of hate and violence.

Mental and Spiritual Health

American Psychological Association
Article on controlling anger. Information can assist people who have problems with anger management.
Mental Help Net
Chapter about anger, the causes of anger and ways to control anger.
Nurturing Esteem in Teenagers
United Kingdom organization involved in suicide prevention. Offers services to support schools, parents and young people. Site has links to sites related to mental health, suicide prevention and bereavement.
Steps to Recovery From Bible Abuse
Site helps people find freedom from spiritual abuse.
What Does it Mean to be Gay?
National Mental Health Association web site. Page has information to help parents talk about sexual orientation with children, information about bullying, how serious bullying is for gay students and how to respond to bullying.
Youth Suicide Problems
Information about gay and bisexual suicide.

Racism & anti-Semitism

A Brief History of Slavery in North America
Found on the Religious Tolerance.Org web site.
Anti-Defamation League
Founded in 1913. Fights anti-Semitism and bigotry.
A & E Biography
Black History Month. A & E site has a brief history of Black America information about important Black figures in American history. Can purchase DVDs and videos about black history from A & E.
Black History Month United Kingdom
United Kingdom web site. The site has information about events, workshops and news.
Canadian Black History Month
Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism web site. The Canadian Government web site gives demographic information, records some Canadian Black history and gives short biographies about some well known Black Canadians.
Canadian Jewish Congress
Canadian organization. The CJC serves the Jewish community in many ways. A few important things the CJC does includes domestic and international humanitarian work and preserving Jewish rights. In the area of human rights, the CJC "combats antisemitism and racism, promotes human rights, fosters inter-faith, cross-cultural relations and strives for tolerance, understanding and goodwill among all segments of society in a multicultural Canada." The web site has information about the CJC, the Holocaust, news and extensive links.
Japanese American Citizens League
Founded in 1929. Protects the civil rights of all Asians.
The King Center
Site promotes the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior.
National Anti-Racism Council of Canada
National Canadian organization that provides a influential national voice against racism and discrimination.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Organization is over 90 years old. Fights for the equality of African Americans.
Racism
Part of the Global Issues web site. Has information about racism in different regions of the world.
Remember.org
Cyber library about the Holocaust. Site has an extensive collection of art, poems and stories written by people who were in the Nazi death camps. There are photographs of the death camps, links and a bookstore section.
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust, promoting understanding and reducing racism.
United For Peace

Web site promoting discussion of how to end racism and discrimination and hatred.
Stop Anti-Semitism
Site dedicated to ending anti-Semitism.
Yad Vashem
The Holocaust Martyer's and Hero's Remembrance Authority. Web site has on-line exhibitions, educational information, many photographs and has a lesson plan to help teachers prepare a unit on the Holocaust and Xenophobia.

Religion

Attacks on Gay Churches
Religious Tolerance site article about arson and bomb attacks against Metropolitan Community Churches.
Cathedral of Hope
Web site says congregation is the world's largest gay, lesbian church. Assembly is located in Dallas, Texas. Excellent online video sermons. Site has store and internet resources.
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
The Catholic League works to defends the right lay and ordained Catholics so they participate fully in American public life without defamation or discrimination. The web site has news releases, archives, and chapter office contact information.
ChristianGays.Com
Web site has resources, articles, store, newsletters and chat rooms.
Church and Anti-Gay Violence
United Methodist Church article about religion and anti-gay violence.
Congregation Beth Simchat Torah
New York Synagogue for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people.
CreatedGay.Com
This web site is a gay affirming Christian web site. The site is opposed to any form of counseling that attempts to make gay people straight. The position of the web site is that hurting gay people can only find healing by accepting who they are. This site has over 300 gay Christian links, short articles, Bible study information, and over 180 gay devotions and sermons.
Crosswalk America
Affirming group of Christians from a variety of denominations organizing a 3,000 mile walk from Phoenix, Arizona to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, starting March 1, 2006 (first day of Lent). The goal of the walk is to raise funds to organize local chapters.
Dignity U.S.A.
Catholic organization serving the spiritual needs of gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
Epistle.
An internet magazine for gay, bisexual and transgendered Christians.
Frum Gay Jews
Site has articles and information of interest to gay Jewish people.
Gay Christians Org
Articles and information for gay Christians. Lists by denomination some gay friendly congregations. Links to Australian, Canadian, United Kingdom and European gay resource web sites.
God is Still Speaking
United Church of Christ web site. The God is Still Speaking program actively invites people who do not feel welcome in other churches to the United Church of Christ. There are affirming churches in the United Church of Christ denomination.
Ho Mo No Mo Halfway House
Peterson Toscano survived an ex-gay ministry. Toscano developed the play Ho Mo No Mo Halfway House to tell his story of surviving the ex-gay movement.
Inspiritus
Has excellent articles, stories and information for gay Christians.
Lutherans Concerned
Organization affirming gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
Metropolitan Community Churches
Denomination serving the spiritual needs of Straight, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals.
Muslim Gay Men
Yahoo discussion board for gay Islamic men. The group is closed to non-members, so we are unable to check any resources or features on the group site.
Muslim PFLAG
Yahoo discussion board for Islamic Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. The group is closed to non-members, so we are unable to mention any features of the site.
No Longer Silent
This is an organization of clergy who are speaking out for gay people. The web site has articles and a discussion group.
Queer JiHad
Yahoo group for gay and lesbian Muslims. Because most of the Yahoo discussion group is limited to members, we are unable to comment on the group's features.
Rainbow Baptists
Supports Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals. Site has resources and list of affirming Baptist congregations.
Religious Tolerance

Ontario consultants on religious tolerance.
Soulforce
Group using the non-violent methods of Ghandi and Martin Luther King to help gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people obtain justice.
Stop Anti-Semitism
Site dedicated to ending anti-Semitism.
Stop Religious Hate
Site dedicated to ending prejudice, discrimination, hatred and violence based on religious affiliation.
The Shepherd Initiative

Organization works in memory of Matthew Shepard. Group of people and churches who believe Christianity can be compatible with homosexuality. One of the services offered is speakers who can talk about sexuality. Site has links.
TruthSetsFree.Net

Web site has Bible-study articles and links.
United Church of Canada

The largest protestant denomination in Canada, the United Church of Canada, allows gay people to be in ministry. Some United Church congregations are affirming. The organization Affirm United has a list of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered affirming congregations and ministries of the United Church of Canada.
United Church of Christ

United States church denomination. Some United Church of Christ congregations are affirming congregations. You may contact the United Church of Christ to see if there is an affirming congregation in your area.
World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Jews

World Congress has over 65 member organizations. Group promotes a good spiritual environment for GLBT Jews. Site has links GLBT Jewish organizations and a newsletter.

Sexual Orientation

American Vetrans for Equal Rights
American organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered vetrans and service members.
Amnesty International
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Concerns. The branch of Amnesty International is devoted to the topic of the human rights of sexual minorities.
A Mother's Stance
Moving article written by the mother of a gay son. This is a "must read" article.
A Safe Place

Site with information of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, as well as to people with addictions.
Attacks on Gay Churches
Religious Tolerance site article about arson and bomb attacks against Metropolitan Community Churches.
Campaign to End Homophobia
Site has resources for people wishing to give workshops on homophobia and heterosexism. Site also has information about sexual orientation.
Campus PrideNet
Provides resources for college and university student leaders and campus organizations that work to reduce the fear of gay, bisexual and transgendered people. Has related news about colleges and universities. Site also has resources and articles of interest to gay, bisexual and transgendered students.
Church and Anti-Gay Violence
United Methodist Church article about religion and anti-gay violence.
Community United Against Violence
San Francisco organization works to end violence against and within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities.
Diversity, Equity and Human Rights - Sexual Orientation
Alberta Teachers' Association web site. Site answers commonly asked questions about providing safe learning environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students. Also has news, resources, research articles and other valuable information.
Eagle Canada
Equality for Gays and Lesbians site. Promotes equality for gay, bisexual and transgendered people. Site has news, issues and a political action information.
Family Acceptance
A family shares their story of accepting a gay son. Site has resources and links.
Gabi Clayton's Website and Resources
Story of Bill Clayton. Links to numerous resources.
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
Non-profit United States organization, providing nation-wide counselling and referrals. Maintains a large data base of resources, including gay and lesbian clubs, cafes and motels. Has general, women, youth and religious links.
Gay Hate
Web site has many articles and has news about hate crimes against gay people.
GayPASG
Gay and Lesbian Political Action Support Group. Site has extensive news stories, calendar, links, political action alerts.
Gayline Lesbianline Hotline
Auckland New Zealand Gay/Lesbian Welfare Group. Has information about topics such as coming out, safe sex, legal matters, self-esteem, anger, depression and families.
Gayline - Wellington
New Zealand group. Has information about topics such as coming out, discrimination and gay friendly organizations and businesses. Site has list of counsellors who work with the gay community.
Gay News
Summary of gay news from PlanetOut.
GLAAD
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Organization is dedicated to fair and accurate representation of gays and lesbians in the media, as a way of ending homophobia and discrimination. Site has publications, newsletters and links.
Ho Mo No Mo Halfway House
Peterson Toscano survived an ex-gay ministry. Toscano developed the play Ho Mo No Mo Halfway House to tell his story of surviving the ex-gay movement.
International Day Against Homophobia
IDAHO is a multilingual web site. News articles and resources are available in a number languages. There are portions of the web site dedicated to news and events in a number of the larger countries of the world.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
Site has international human rights news about lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered people, and people with HIV and AIDS.
International Lesbian Gay Association
By the standards of sexual minority rights, this could be an old organization. ILGA states they are 26 years old. The site has articles, news, surveys, reports and membership information.
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project
KCAVP gives the GLBT advocacy, and education to the GLBT community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and bias crimes. The web site is an excellent source of information. One can report crimes through the web site.
Lesbian and Gay Community Centre - Kansas City
Gay, lesbian community center for the metro Kansas City area. Web site has news, events, information about programs at the community center and extensive links to community resources.
Matthew's Place Forum
Active forum, where members discuss Matthew Shepard, LGBT rights, hate or bias crimes and related issues.
Minnesota Gay Homicide Study
Web site attempts to increase more understanding and knowledge of gay murders.
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
Organization is coalition of numerous lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victim advocacy groups in the United States.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
United States organization promoting the rights of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people. Takes political action. Site has news section.
Out and Equal
Advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in the work world. Has a conference.
OutMinds
Web site with many different forums for students. There are forums for college students and for allies of GLBT student. Must be at least 13 years of age to join OutMinds. The web site has information about how to start Gay-Straight Alliances in schools and activities that GSAs can do. Site also has art work.
PBS Online
Assault on Gay America. Sections on Billy Jack Gaither's life and death, history and psychology of anti-gay feelings, the Bible and gay sexuality, scientific evidence about possible causes of homosexuality, homosexuality and culture, interviews, anti-gay violence and a homophobia questionnaire.
PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons.
National organization of 80,000 members through the United States. PFLAG attempts to provide support for gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their families, to inform the public, to end discrimination and to promote equal rights. Site has resources, information on hate crimes and human rights.
PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
Australian PFLAG. Organized groups in Perth, Melbourne and North Sydney. Some Australian PFLAG groups have newsletters and monthly meetings.
PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
Canadian PFLAG. The PFLAG Canada web site has extensive links, and resources for parents of LGBT individuals, spouses/partners of LGBT, teachers, employers, clergy, healthcare providers, sport organizations, community groups, government, students, seniors, and the media.
Pink Blood
Web site for the book Pink Blood by Douglas Victor Janoff. This book is written about violent crimes against gay people. While the book is about homophobia in Canada, the book has information that could be of value to people concerned about hate crimes against members of sexual minority groups anywhere in the world.
Rainbow Youth - New Zealand
Organization offers referrals. Site has coming out stories, definitions of terms and resources.
Rainbow Zine
This excellent web site has news about almost every aspect of the queer community.
Remarks on Hate Crimes Legislation
Speech about hate crime legislation given at the Georgia State House of Representatives.
Robbie Kirkland Memorial Web Site
At at 14, Robbie took his life, because he was having problems coping with his sexual orientation.
Stonewall
United Kingdom organization. Web site contains a lot of valuable information, ranging from answering questions about sexuality to gay people and the holocaust, to gay rights, to hate crime.
StonewallAnniversary
National Public Radio articles and audio clips. Site has interviews of people who were at Stonewall and explains how the Stonewall protests promoted the gay rights movement.
StoneWall Vetrans' Association
Provides assistance to Stonewall vetrans and tries preserves Stonewall history.
Stop Homophobia
Site has editorials, resource information, hate crimes information, forum, news and guestbook.
The Shepherd Initiative

Organization works in memory of Matthew Shepard. Group of people and churches who believe Christianity can be compatible with homosexuality. One of the services offered is speakers who can talk about sexuality. Site has links.
The Teen Files
Gabi Clayton's site. Relates a time when Gabi Clayton told the story of her son who was a victim of teen violence to a group of teens. The story is very moving.
Wayne Besen
Wayne Besen wrote the book Anything But Straight. The web site is Wayne Besen's personal web site. The site has a weekly column, news, information about speaking engagements, and links.
What Does it Mean to be Gay?
National Mental Health Association web site. Page has information to help parents talk about sexual orientation with children, information about bullying, how serious bullying is for gay students and how to respond to bullying.
Youth Suicide Problems
Information about gay and bisexual suicide.

War

Resilience in a Time of War
Articles on the American Psychological Association web site. Articles written so parents and teachers can help children and teenagers cope with war.

Other Links

New Light Media
Celebrates diversity and honors the human spirit.
Just Another Scene

New England music site.
Building A Better World
Site for activists.

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