Media Resources By Topic: glbtq

This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.

This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.

If you have suggestions for additional listings please contact svpepaz@gmail.com.

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Dangerous Families: Queer Writing on Surviving

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A book by queer survivors documenting the difficulties growing up in a culture that denies their gender, sexual, and social identities. 227-page book

Author: Mattilda, aka Matt Bernstein Sycamore

Available From: www.amazon.com

Release Date: 2003

Language: English

Media Type: Book

Target Audience:

Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers

Survivors

Publisher/Producer: Haworth Press

Related Topics: community attitudes/responses | glbtq | survivors

From Hate Crimes to Human Rights: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard

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A book that drags hidden homophobia out into the open and examines of the interconnections of prejudice and hate crimes in the lives of LGBT individuals. 233-page book

Author: Mary Swigonski (editor), Robin S. Mama (editor), and Kelly Ward (editor)

Available From: www.amazon.com

Release Date: 2001

Language: English

Media Type: Book

Target Audience:

Not provided

Publisher/Producer: Haworth Press

Related Topics: community attitudes/responses | glbtq

Being Gay: Coming Out in the 21st Century

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Discusses the benefits of coming out, examines the six stages of acceptance, and portrays the health risks of non-acceptance. 25-minute video available in VHS or DVD format. Includes a teacher’s guide

Available From: www.films.com

Release Date: 2003

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Not provided

Publisher/Producer: Cambridge Educational Production

Related Topics: glbtq

SPEAK UP! : Improving the Lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered Youth

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Making schools LGBT safe and welcoming. 30-minute DVD

Author: John Kazlauskas

Available From: http://www.mediaed.org/videos/index_html

Release Date: 2001

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Schools

Publisher/Producer: Sut Jhally

Related Topics: adolescents | glbtq

Sexo Protegido (Safer Sex and STD's)

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Safe sex for lesbians. 14-minute video available in VHS format. Spanish with English subtitles

Author: Teresa Cuadra & Suzanne Newman

Available From: http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/342_sp.php

Release Date: 1999

Language: Spanish

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Hispanic community

Publisher/Producer: Fanlight Productions

Related Topics: glbtq

Positively Informed: Lesson Plans and Guidance for Sexuality Educators and Advocates

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Addresses various topics such as sexuality, gender issues, discriminatory attitudes, sexual violence, anatomy, physiology, and puberty, and sexual decision making. Includes classroom ready resource kit of lesson plans. Available in web-based format as a PDF document (free).

Author: Andrea Irvin

Available From: http://www.iwhc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2594&Itemid=1091

Release Date: 2004

Language: English

Media Type: Curricula

Target Audience:

Adolescents

Publisher/Producer: International Women’s Health Coalition

Related Topics: acquaintance rape | glbtq

Transgender Basics

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Shares personal stories from the LGBT community regarding sex, identity and gender roles. 20-minute internet video (free).

Author: Rosa Juel Nordentoft

Available From: http://www.gaycenter.org/community/multimedia/transgenderbasics

Release Date: 2008

Language: English

Media Type: Online Video

Target Audience:

Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers

Publisher/Producer: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Related Topics: glbtq | men

Can LGBTQ + School = Safe?

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Examines discrimination and violence in public schools. 28-minute DVD

Available From: http://www.beyondmedia.org/catalogue.html

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Not provided

Publisher/Producer: Beyondmedia Education; Youth Media Producers; the Coalition for Education onSexual Orientation; and Gay Lesbian, Straight, Education Network

Related Topics: adolescents | glbtq

Straightlaced

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Focuses on how media influences culture, body image, and behavior based on stories told by teens who consider themselves straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning.

Available From: http://groundspark.org/our-films-and-campaigns/straightlaced

Language: English

Media Type: Video

Target Audience:

Adolescents

Publisher/Producer: GroundSpark

Related Topics: Adolescents | adolescents | community attitudes/responses | glbtq | media | men

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