Safe Schools NC 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.

Our Building Bridges Training Program provides:

Trainings and resources for schools and other community organizations across NC on issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and school safety.
Consulting services for schools and community organizations working to make schools safer for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people or those who are perceived to be.

The Building Bridges Training Program provides customized trainings that cover issues important to individual schools or organizations. We understand that NC is a very diverse state and schools and organizations may have very different needs. Therefore, we meet with each client and perform needs assessments prior to each training so that we are sure to adequately cover the topics and issues important to them. Possible topic areas for our programs include:

the law and protecting LGBT students
reviewing school harassment policies for inclusiveness
addressing parental concerns
discussing the topic with students
counseling issues related to LGBT students
developing practical classroom strategies to address the safety of LGBT students

To find out how to bring a training to your school or community organization, or for assistance/resources for a training or workshop you are planning for your community, contact:

Melissa Weiss
Executive Director of Safe Schools NC
919-619-2167