Coming Out, Coming In - Nurturing the Well-Being and Inclusion of Gay Youth in Mainstream Society

It is critical to the development of all young people and society to tackle homophobic attitudes and prejudices confidently and promptly. Why? Because one in seven people will identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), so you are likely to have LGBT colleagues, teachers, pupils, family members and friends - whether they are "out" or not. And because three-quarters of young LGBT people have never heard that homophobia is wrong, and over half of LGBT pupils don't feel able to be themselves at school.

This book is a useful tool and an interesting read for anyone. Addressing issues faced by LGBT people and their families, it suggests simple yet effective ways of tackling inequalities. It deals with tough issues sensitively and includes case studies offering an objective insight into the effects of homophobia, thus provoking an interesting dialogue with the reader. One chapter offers a catalogue of resources for children, young people, teachers and parents, in a variety of mediums, which complement the Department for Children, Schools and Families' guidance on dealing with homophobia.