Citation

Rivers I. Support Learn. 2000; 15(1): 13-18.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, National Association for Special Educational Needs NASEN, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/1467-9604.00136

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this article, on a topic not previously explored in this journal, Ian Rivers compares two groups of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults (mean age, 28 years) who reported having been subjected to anti-lesbian/gay abuse at school. The first group recalled a history of absenteeism at school while the second group, although experiencing similar levels of harassment, reported attending school on a regular basis. The findings suggest an association between the experience of harassment and a history of absenteeism and an ideation of self-harm and suicide while at school. Rivers proposes that anti-harassment initiatives be set up to ensure a safe environment in which sexual minority youth can learn. © 2000 NASEN.

Language: en