This area of our World Wide Web resources provides a wide range of articles and scholarly papers relating to sexual identity, sexual orientation and issues affecting queer youth. Adolescence, Sexual Orientation & Identity, An Overview - This paper provides a framework for analysis of the development of sexual orientation and identity. By Warren J. Blumenfeld. Each Child That Dies - Gays and Lesbians in Your Schools - This paper provides the information educators need to begin to understand the needs of the lesbigay youth in their classrooms, and offers specific suggestions on how to provide a more supportive environment for these young men and women. By Wiggsy D. Sivertsen, L.C.S.W. and Terri B. Thames, Ph,D. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Youth Suicide - This scholarly article examines in detail the issues contributing to lesbigay youth suicide and provides specific recommendations for intervention. By Warren J. Blumenfeld. Glossary of Transgender Terms - A glossary of terms relating to sexual and gender identity. The Laramie Project Archives - This archive republishes 17 New York Times articles about the murder of Matthew Shepard, who was beaten to death in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998, as well as the trial of his two assailants and the nationwide debate about hate-crimes legislation that it provoked. What You Can Do: Ideas and Resources for Educators Working to End Homophobia in Schools - This brochure provides suggestions which are starting points to help you begin to think about how to end homophobia in your school. By the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.

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