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Episode: How Do We Save the Lives of Transgender Youth?
Description: When a young transgender person becomes an activist --- does that make them immune to the hate of the general population? Are transgender kids safe even in schools that are not particularly welcoming? The answer to those questions appear to be a resounding “NO”.
A young teen activist loses his life, as a 12year old is terrorized by adults whose children go to her school. How can we fight the hatred transgender youth find bombarding them on a daily basis?
Tonight we search for answers with Eliza Byard, Executive Director of GLSEN,.
GLSEN is an organization recognized worldwide as an innova...