Safer Schools Organizing
What does ROAR do in schools?
ROAR has supported the LGBTQIA+ Caucus in advocating for the needs and of queer and trans students experiencing systemic harm and bullying at the Amherst Regional Middle School.
Our work has included coalition building, advocating for proactive and protective policies, organizing and supporting, rallies, speak outs, public comments at school committee meetings, and Pride Month events including a Queer Joy assembly as well as an ongoing volunteer initiative.
ROAR has also done presentations for students at other schools about community care and queer/ trans organizing, and shown up to support college students to resist hate when they are targeted by groups like Turning Point on campus.
Learn more about ROAR’s other advocacy work:
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