NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG and The
Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers
University have partnered to help provide incentives to
New Jersey public high schools
interested in offering the LGBTQ Youth Empowerment
Initiative to their LGBTQ student population and allies.
Through a $10,000 grant from the
PSEG Foundation, the Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers University will fund The LGBTQ Youth
Empowerment Initiative. The Initiative is designed to encourage
New Jersey public high schools to
apply for grants to partner with the Tyler Clementi Center on
day-long youth events to help improve the health and well-being,
academic performance, and graduation rates among LGBTQ
students.
"We are proud to be part of such a critically important social
initiative that will help school leaders feel empowered to speak to
students about their needs and develop resources to help bridge the
gap between trusted adults and LGBTQ students," said Ellen Lambert, President of the PSEG Foundation.
"In both school and work environments, we strive to create
inclusive cultures that allow everyone to succeed."
"The Tyler Clementi Center is thrilled to be partnering with the
PSEG Foundation on such an important initiative. While LGBTQ
youth are more visible than ever in our schools, many continue to
cope with social stigma, peer aggression/bullying, and fragmented
support networks," said Maren
Greathouse, director, Tyler Clementi Center. "This
partnership with PSEG will provide critical support to LGBTQ youth
and their allies, and prepare teachers and administrators to carry
on this work in their respective schools."
The workshops will help engage all students in meaningful
discussions about identity development, coping strategies,
constructive methods for responding to anti-LGBTQ violence, and
improve overall relationships between LGBTQ students and
allies. Students will be invited to participate in a
statewide climate survey that measures school, home and
neighborhood environment, overall health and academic aspirations
-- providing an in-depth snapshot of the experiences and needs of
LGBTQ youth across New Jersey.
Additional information on the specific workshop grant process
will be announced in the near future.
About the Tyler Clementi Center
The Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers
University- New Brunswick studies the transition experience
of students entering higher education, examining the impact of
bias, peer aggression and institutional climate on students
identifying with one or more stigmatized populations-
including LGBTQ and gender non-conforming students, students
of color, women, religious and ethnic minorities and other
stigmatized identities and/or experiences. Through research and
scholarship, best practice guidance and practical
tools/interventions, the Tyler Clementi Center assists campus
professionals in fostering institutional responsiveness and an
affirming transition experience for all students entering higher
education.
About the PSEG Foundation
The PSEG Foundation (501c3) is the philanthropic arm of
Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG). The Foundation
generally supports and invests in programs in three areas:
community and the environment, education and safety. The Foundation
provides grants to organizations in communities served by PSEG and
its subsidiaries.
To learn more about how PSEG supports an all-inclusive
environment, check out how Antonio
Fernandez, our Chief Compliance Officer, brings his whole
self to work by reading his Energize! blog post.
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