HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1.d. Frances McCraeDelegation
Name:Frances McRae
Summary of main points for the issue/concern:
I am the parent of two children in OCDSB schools who identify in the LGBTQI community.I would
like to speak about the rise in transphobia and homophobia in schools,and how it is hurting
children and adding to mental health stresses to a significant degree.I would like to use Statistics
Canada research to demonstrate the impacts of hate (including cyber victimization)directed at
LGBTQ kids -and the trans community in particular -on issues such as safety in schools and in
the community,as well as at home in cases where family acceptance of LGBTQI children is in
question
Recommendation(s)for resolution of issue:
That the OCDSB take time to sensitize educators and parents about the evidence of the short and
long-term impact of hate on children,and the actions that can be taken on how this kind of hate
can be detected and addressed through schools,to improve student safety and ensure human
rights are respected for all genders and gender identities.If we do not do what we can in schools
to protect children and to ensure hate expression is not allowed,we are collectively failing our
children and the future society in which they will be the adults.