Facts vs. Fiction: Sexual education, transgender youth, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights

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1	Facts vs. Fiction, and Resources: Sexual education, transgender youth, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights
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3	Statements About Premier Danielle Smith’s Trans & 2SLGBTQ+ Policy Proposals	This document compiles and highlights 100+ statements from medical, health, legal, educational, and other professionals that have spoken out against Premier Danielle Smith's anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQ+ policy proposals.	https://www.macewan.ca/c/documents/dr-kristopher-wells-statements.pdf
4	1 Million Voices for Inclusion	A collection of helpful articles about trans issues and disinformation	https://raindrop.io/protectourprovince/1-mvfi-38460800
5	Statement of Concern Regarding Anti-Trans Hate from The Trafficking and Exploitation Services System (TESS) and Girls Against Trafficking and Exploitation (GATE)	In recent months, across Canada, we have seen a concerning rise in anti-trans sentiment. A common theme that has risen from this dialog is the belief that members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies are grooming children through our school curriculums and in other public settings. The term “grooming” refers to a process of trust building, manipulation, and coercion with an underlying intention to sexually exploit or abuse another person. The weaponization of such weighted language against the entirety of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is increasing their risk of experiencing discrimination and violence. Not only is the misuse of this language extremely harmful and egregious, but also poses a threat to our collective understanding of what grooming is, its existing pervasiveness Canada wide, and our efforts to prevent it. TESS and GATE are joined in concern for the impact this misuse of language is having on the safety of children and vulnerable populations in Nova Scotia, and across Canada.	https://www.ywcahalifax.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Statement-of-Concern-Regarding-Anti-Trans-Hate-February-2024.pdf
6	Trans Inclusion in Sport - Re-creation Collective	The purpose of this document is to counter misinformation that has been used to justify recent attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming programs in Alberta, and beyond. Throughout this document we will focus only on the sporting aspect of these attacks, because this is where our expertise and experience lies. Collectively, the authors of this document have over 20 years of research expertise in a range of scholarly disciplines, and extensive experience in sport.	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SAdN1R9Ch9PAwbUQGRsowR5r5wLoWgZo/view
7	APA Policy Statement on Affirming Evidence-Based Inclusive Care for Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Nonbinary Individuals, Addressing Misinformation, and the Role of Psychological Practice and Science	This policy statement affirms APA’s support for unobstructed access to healthcare and evidence-based clinical care for transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary children, adolescents, and adults. Furthermore, this policy statement addresses the spread of misleading and unfounded narratives that mischaracterize gender dysphoria and affirming care, likely resulting in further stigmatization, marginalization, and lack of access to psychological and medical supports for transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary individuals.	https://www.apa.org/about/policy/transgender-nonbinary-inclusive-care?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
8	Statement from the Alberta Medical Association - Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on gender-affirming treatments	The Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the Alberta Medical Association would like to add our voice to the chorus of concern arising from Premier Smith’s recent announcement of new policies banning or significantly curtailing access to gender-affirming care and support in healthcare and education. We stand with our colleagues, who have already issued statements, but even more importantly, we stand with our patients.	https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/statement-from-scap-on-gender-affirming-treatments
9	Decisions about medical care must not be left to politicians: UNA	United Nurses of Alberta: Nurses are naturally angered by the assault on human rights of a tiny minority of Albertans at the heart of this policy, and the hurt and damage to our fellow citizens it is bound to cause.	https://www.una.ca/1493/decisions-about-medical-care-must-not-be-left-to-politicians-una
10	Teachers need to be consulted on troubling consequences of new policies	Alberta Teachers Association: We are concerned about the chilling effect placed on classrooms and schools, impacting our ability to provide safe, caring and inclusive spaces for all students. We are concerned about how students may feel forced to suppress their identities and to be afraid of reaching out to teachers as an avenue for support.	https://teachers.ab.ca/news/teachers-need-be-consulted-troubling-consequences-new-policies
11	Fact vs. Fiction: The UCP Attack on Trans kids, "parents rights", Education & Medicine	Danielle Smith and the UCP have launched a series of policies attacking trans kids, the LGBTQ2S+ community, parents ability to choose medical procedures with and for their kids, teachers and the education system and the entire medical community. In this episode we fact check Smith from her launch video to several press conferences, and it becomes pretty clear pretty quickly that what Smith says this about isn't at ALL what it's actually about.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47g-xL89udQ&ab_channel=TheBreakdownAB
12	The Breakdown AB - Interview with Activist and Faith Leader Pam Rocker	With the devastating news from the provincial government of their new policies targeting trans kids and minors ability to access healthcare, we wanted to have a conversation with someone who could bring some humanity to the conversation as soon as possible! Pam Rocker brings some much needed empathy and compassion to a subject that desperately needs it.	https://www.youtube.com/live/DFvYWAwZpeo?si=aaunkwdVAUSe8zJc
13	Amnesty International Canada condemns ‘appalling’ anti-trans policy changes in Alberta	Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed new policy changes to 2SLGBTQQIA+ health care, social services, public education and sports are an alarming affront to the rights of trans and gender-diverse people and must be withdrawn immediately, Amnesty International Canada urges.	https://amnesty.ca/human-rights-news/appalling-anti-trans-policy-changes-in-alberta/
14	Statement on Alberta Anti-Trans Policies: Social Workers Association of Alberta	SWAA calls on Alberta’s government to fully rescind its plan to implement regressive transgender legislation.	https://www.myswaa.ca/news/statement-on-alberta-anti-trans-policies
15	There’s no such thing as ‘parents’ rights’	Parents have a right to raise their children in accordance with their own values, most notably their religious values. But that doesn’t give them the right to override their children’s own rights under the Charter, notably their children’s rights to life and security of the person.	https://rabble.ca/columnists/parents-rights-dalwood/
16	2SLGBTQINA+ Inclusive Sexual Health Education: Sex Information & Education Council of Canada	Comprehensive, relevant, and inclusive sexual health education is a right for all young people, including 2SLGBTQINA+ youth. Provides data and perspective to support inclusive sexual health education and a safer school environment.	https://www.sieccan.org/_files/ugd/283cae_f1dded90e7f5407993a3c23160a0f967.pdf
17	The spirit of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws seems to be spreading in Alberta	Eric M. Adams, teacher of Canadian constitutional law at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law, weighs in on new proposed legislation in Alberta	https://web.archive.org/web/20240209131053/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-spirit-of-floridas-dont-say-gay-laws-seems-to-be-spreading-in/
18	Danielle Smith’s “Gender Identity” Policies are Draconian Violations of Trans & Queer Students’ Rights: Support Our Students Alberta	Support Our Students Alberta absolutely opposes these proposed measures. These sweeping policies specifically target young Albertans who identify as LGBTQ2S+ and outright ban their access to safe schools, healthcare, medicine, and psychological support. In school settings, these students’ rights to safe self expression will also be banned. Queer and transgender students, especially those without affirming homes, are already vulnerable to alienation, isolation, suicide, and homelessness. Smith’s policies significantly multiply their risk of harm.	https://www.supportourstudents.ca/press-room
19	Insidious Concern: Trans Panic and the Limits of Care	This article examines media that couches criticism of trans medicine, pediatrics, and activism in terms of “care” or “concern” for trans people and youth in particular.	https://read.dukeupress.edu/tsq/article-abstract/9/3/407/319361/Insidious-ConcernTrans-Panic-and-the-Limits-of
20	Four Myths About Trans Athletes, Debunked	Upholding trans athletes' rights requires rooting out the inaccurate beliefs underlying harmful policies sweeping through state legislatures.	https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/four-myths-about-trans-athletes-debunked
21	Survey Indicates Strong Support for Publicly Funded Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Sexual Health Education in Schools: Sex Information & Education Council of Canada	The findings can reassure educators that a strong majority of adults in this age group, including parents/guardians, are supportive of school-based sexual health education, want schools to provide equitable access to sexual health information (e.g., in libraries), and want schools to address transphobia and homophobia.	https://www.sieccan.org/post/survey-indicates-strong-support-for-publicly-funded-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-and-sexu
22	Suicidality among sexual minority and transgender adolescents: a nationally representative population-based study of youth in Canada: Canadian Medical Association Journal	We observed that transgender and sexual minority adolescents were at increased risk of suicidal ideation and attempt compared with their cisgender and heterosexual peers. These findings highlight the need for inclusive prevention approaches to address suicidality among Canada’s diverse youth population.	https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/22/E767
23	Speak out: Lessons on how to support Canadian 2SLGBTQI youths who face gender-based violence	2SLGBTQI youth are at disproportionately high risk of experiencing gender-based violence compared to their cis-heterosexual peers	https://www.utpjournals.press/doi/abs/10.3138/cjhs.2022-0035?journalCode=cjhs
24	Fair Play: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth	Schools across the country are recognizing the important benefits of equal participation in sports for all young people, including transgender youth.	https://www.americanprogress.org/article/fair-play/
25	Drag FAQ's: Common Myths and Misconceptions about Drag Shows and Drag Performers	Addresses the surge in misinformation, disinformation, and violence targeting drag performers and trans people.	https://affirmingconnections.com/draganswers
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