Mission :
Safe SchoolsNC is a statewide partnership of organizations and individuals dedicated to eliminating bullying, harassment, and discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity in North Carolina Schools.We work to accomplish this mission through:
Advocacy - Holding the state of North Carolina accountable for implementing the State Board of Education's Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Policy by working to ensure that schools provide a safe school environment for all students.
Student Organizing - Strengthening and expanding gay straight alliances by providing opportunities for students to network and receive leadership training.
Research - Gaining a comprehensive understanding of bullying, harassment and discrimination in North Carolina schools and evaluating the efficacy of policies, programs, and practices to prevent and remedy this bullying, harassment and discrimination.
Training - Spreading quality and comprehensive training and education to local school districts and empowering local activists to advocate more effectively for school improvement.