In a presentation that is both forceful and articulate, Dan Woog makes the case for the invisible victims of bullying in schools today – students who are gay or lesbian or not sure of their sexuality. This group of students is present in all levels of schools from elementary through high school and in every school in America. They often have nowhere to turn to for help. Dan offers ways school administrators and teachers and parents can help alleviate the victimization of these students.

The main problem, Dan points out, is that administrators, teachers and parents often do not know how to respond. He presents a variety of strategies for administrators and teachers that schools can adopt to combat this homophobia.

The most important point that Dan makes is that responding to the needs of gay and lesbian students is consistent with the goal of all educators and that is to inspire each student to learn to the best of his or her abilities. Creating an atmosphere where this is possible is one where ALL students are free to pursue academic goals irrespective of their sexuality.

This compelling DVD should be in every school in the country.

“The Last Closet – Combating Homophobia in Schools” is available on DVD; running time 60 minutes; $80.00 (US). More information: http://www.omni-pub.com .

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Publisher Henry M. Quinlan, Esq., a leading expert in the area of school law and issues involving violence in schools, says the tragic suicide of Phoebe Prince in January has set off a series of consequences taking effect throughout the country. The indictment of six students from South Hadley High School, in Massachusetts, has set an example of using criminal law in situations previously viewed as “school discipline” issues.

New laws are being passed calling for criminal investigations and prosecutions when harassment, bullying and cyber-bullying activities are deemed to be criminal in nature. Victims and their parents are seeking civil damages as the result of these activities – and the judicial system is upholding these rights.

“Parents need to know that if their child is bullying someone, he or she could become involved in criminal activities and or incur civil liability as the result of their behavior. Parents could incur enormous legal expenses, and in some cases incur civil liability themselves,” said Quinlan.

Key highlights from the DVD include:

What parents should do if they discover their child is being bullied.
What parents should do if they discover their child is a bully.
Why parents need to know what their kids are doing online.
What is the parent’s responsibility?
What is the school’s responsibility?
How to avoid criminal consequences.
How to avoid civil consequences.

About Omni Publishing Company:

Founded in 1997, Omni Publishing Company (www.omni-pub.com) is a leading multimedia publisher of school safety topics.

Retail Information:
Title: Bullying, Hazing and Parents – A Guide for Parents of Middle and High School Students.
Available for $19.95
Available online at www.omni-pub.com .

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