I was inspired by Leelahs story and signed the petition @ change.org. unfortunately GLBT youth in our country are unfairly treated and face higher rates of drug use, suicide, child abuse, childhood sexual abuse, isolation and marginalization.
Where I’m from, New York, we are currently fighting to have Erin’s Law passed. Erin’s laws are legislated at the state level and create programs and educational protocols for K-12 public school student to teach them about how to prevent, report and understand what sexual abuse is in order to reduce the growing rate of abuse cases nationwide.
I have created a petition on change.org to support Erin Merryn and her tireless work to pass Erin’s laws nationwide by starting here in New York and I hope to join her in her advocacy campaign soon. If you would like to help please sign the petition. the link is below:
https://www.change.org/p/sheldon-silver-tell-the-ny-state-assembly-s-committee-on-education-to-pass-erin-merryn-s-law