OC LGBTQ Power Point Presentation to SAUSD Staff (including myself, hosted by SAUSD overseer: Jolene Bowman)
Page 3 – mixing minors with young adults
Proving weekly virtual community groups, where LGBTQ youth and young adults in the program have opportunities to develop positive identity and engage in social enrichment activities, such as discussions and group- building activities. These gatherings are especially effective in helping LGBTQ youth to meet other peers and overcome emotional stress, providing them with coping skills and a long-lasting support network
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Breaking Binaries - Ages 13-28
Q-Chats - ages 13-19
Youth Empowered to Act - Ages 14-24
#18
Study with Pride - on Discord...
My note: This is what ChatGPT says about the virtual platform DISCORD
Discord is widely regarded by many child safety experts, law enforcement agencies, and researchers as a platform that can present significant risks for youth if used without appropriate safeguards. The risks stem less from Discord itself than from its design: users can join large public servers, communicate privately, and share text, images, audio, and video with people they may not know.
Some of the main concerns include:
- Contact with strangers. Public servers can allow minors to interact with adults from anywhere in the world. While many communities are positive, others are not moderated effectively.
- Grooming and exploitation. Law enforcement has investigated cases in which adults used Discord to groom minors for sexual exploitation or extortion. Discord has acknowledged these risks and has implemented reporting tools, safety features, and moderation systems to combat them.
- Sexually explicit content. Some servers are designated as age-restricted (18+), but users can misrepresent their age or access inappropriate material through invitations or shared links.
- Cyberbullying and harassment. Discord's private messaging and group chats can facilitate bullying, hate speech, or coordinated harassment.
- Scams and financial fraud. Young users may encounter phishing links, fake giveaways, cryptocurrency scams, or attempts to steal gaming accounts.
- Extremist or harmful communities. Some servers have promoted extremist ideologies, self-harm, eating disorders, or other harmful content, although Discord removes servers that violate its policies.
- Privacy concerns. Youth may unintentionally share personal information, photos, school names, or locations with strangers.
# 12-17 "Mental Health Ambassadors" - Collaborating with Latino Health Access and OCHCA, Grades K-12...
Teaching students to 'educate their peers"
#8 - QChatSpace.org - Promoted through Planned Parenthood
#20 - YETA - Youth Empowered To Act (Ages 14-24) -
Trained in Voter Electoral Engagement Campaign
#21 - YETA - Leadership Camp (Middle School, HS, College)... Mixing Minors with adults
"Exploring Identities"
Activist Panel
(Supported by US Band, Cox & Pepsi)
Restorative Justice Zoom session - students get a $5 stipend to attend
#28 - YETA - Teach kids how to speak at school board meetings to advocate for LGBTQ school policies and practices
#29 - Youth First OC - Political Activism
#25 - Mental Health Process Group - ages 12-26?
Yanel.bueno@lgbtqcenteroc.org