SYMBOL Network
LGBTQ+ Youth Ministry Resources
Faith Based Resources
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Reconciling Works - Lutherans for Full Participation (main page)
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Reconciling Works - Lutheran Intro to our LGBTQ+ neighbors
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Reconciling Works - Asexuality Spectrums
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The Naming Project - A faith-based summer camp that is safe and welcoming to youth of all sexual and gender identities.
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Austen Hartke's The Transgender and Christian Project - This project is an attempt to help trans Christians find hope at the intersection of their identity and their faith through the study of biblical texts, and through life-giving conversation.
Legal & Advocacy Resources
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Equality Federation - FInd your state or region’s equality advocacy organization.
Information and Resources
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TransYouth Project - Providing research relating to transgender children and youth
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Famly Acceptance Project - Research on LGBTQ+ young people, the importance of family support, and how that informs practice and care.
Books
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A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, by Cory Sanders
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The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children who Live Outside Gender Boxes, by Diane Ehrensaft
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Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-nonconforming Children, by Diane Ehrensaft
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The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals, by Stephanie Brill
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The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-binary Teens, by Stephanie Brill
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Raising the Transgender Child: A Complete Guide for Parents, Families, and Caregivers, by Michele Angello and Alissa Bowman
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Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with No Strings Attached, by Hillary Whittington
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Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out, by Susan Kuklin
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Being Jazz: My Life as a (transgender) Teen, by Jazz Jennings
Books for Children and Youth
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I am Jazz, by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings
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Red: A Crayon’s Story, by Michael Hall
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George, by Alex Gino
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The Other Boy, by M. G. Hennessey
Here is the presentation material shared at the SYMBOL Workshop Extravaganza 2018:
"Ministry with LGBTQ+ Youth (and those who love them)"
Crisis Resources
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Translifeline.org - a crisis hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people 877-565-8860.
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The Trevor Project - Crisis resources for LGBTQ+ youth staffed by trained professionals including hotline, text message, and webchat options.
Support & Information for Families, Schools, & Communities
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PFLAG - The extended family of the LGBTQ+ community made up of LGBTQ+ individuals, family members and allies. They offer support, education, and advocacy through the national organizations and local chapters.
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GLSEN - Creating safe and affirming schools for all regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Local chapters available.
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Gender Spectrum - Extensive resources for helping to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Good general FAQ about gender identity.
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Schools in Transition - A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 schools