New Trevor Project has launched a project called, “Tackling Gay and Transgender Anxiety in Schools.” The project was created by New Trevor, an organization committed to serving the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (gay/lesbian) teens, and young adults. The organization also helps support teens and young adults with issues that face them due to being gay or transgendered. In fact, according to the Williams Institute, 20% of the United States’ school kids are GLBT.
The Trevor Project also does research on bullying and violence in schools. However, on their Facebook page, the organization claimed that this is not what their clients have been receiving. In fact, there were complaints about how the program was not working effectively, and that they had been receiving calls from concerned parents who wanted them to contact the school immediately. In one case, the mother of a transgender teen had called the Trevor Project because her child was being bullied at school.
New Trevor has received funding from the Gay and Lesbian Rights Association of Boston. But this is just a small portion of the funding. The program receives no state money. It is funded through private donations, which is quite common. This is good news because it means that families with a particular need can get the help that they need.
However, the program is finding out that many people are not using the program for the work that it was designed for. Many people use the program as a support group when they are struggling with coming to terms with being transgender. Many transgender teens and young adults rely on the support that they receive from the program. They see that it helps them to talk with other people who are dealing with similar issues and to know that they are not alone.
There are a lot of mixed results when it comes to New Trevor and how well it is working. Some say that the program has helped many people while others are not so impressed. One reason why some are not impressed is because of the behavior of the counselors at the center. transgender teens do not come with professional credentials, and counselors at the center are openly hostile to transgender teens. In fact, some of them have openly stated that they do not want to work with any transgendered person.
But for those who do feel that the program works well, there is a glimmer of hope. One of the counselors at the center is Transgender Network Ministries. The ministries do work in conjunction with New Trevor. It offers qualified and trained counselors who work with teens and young adults every day. The counselors have been trained to work well with the transgendered individual. They treat them with dignity and respect because they understand what it is like to be a transgendered person.
For parents who have children who are struggling to survive as transgender, this development is very encouraging. The work of New Trevor and other transgender support groups offers hope. For one, there is an unbreakable barrier that prevents many from ever coming out. It is not easy for a transgendered person to come out, but with the help of the programs and counselors at New Trevor, it is possible to make the transition easier. Many families who have had their own child come out as a transgender child have found that this is the best help for them to give their child.
Transforming gender identity is an intricate process, but there are many families who have had their lives changed for the better because of the help offered by New Trevor and similar transgender support groups. There are many counselors available at the program, and they work with the family to ensure that the transition is a smooth and pleasant one. Whether you are considering undergoing treatment yourself at home, or you have friends or family members who have already undergone this treatment, you will find that New Trevor will provide the support you need.
