LGBTQ Student Resources

The Hawthorne School District is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students, free from discrimination and harassment, and to ensuring that every student has equal access to the district's educational programs, services, and activities. Additionally, district policy requires that all schools and all personnel promote welcoming school communities through mutual respect, tolerance, and acceptance among students and staff.     
The district provides support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (and/or questioning) (LGBTQ) community. District policies and procedures protect the rights of gender variant and transgender students. The district's work in addressing LGBTQ concerns is in accordance with the District's Nondiscrimination Policy and the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. The district is committed to ensuring safe, supportive, and welcoming campuses free from discrimination and harassment for sexual minority youth.

LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES

It Gets Better  (Videos and personal stories)

LA County Library Pride (Activity ideas, virtual programming and book lists)

PFLAG Manhattan Beach (Twice a month support groups for parents & families of LGBTQ youth)

South Bay LGBTQ Center (Support groups for Trans and LGBTQ youth ages 13-18)
16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 310-328-6550

The Trevor Project Lifeline (Suicide Prevention Hotline)
1.866.488.7386 - 24/7 Text “START” to 678678

Crisis intervention (Resources and information for youth age 13-24)
Online, moderated community for LGBTQ age 13-24