Sam Thomas from Allsorts

The Brighton and Hove LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Anti-Bullying Working Group are holding a consultation event with LGBT young people to explore ways of improving safety in Brighton and Hove.

The kinds of questions that will be looked at include:

How can we reduce homophobic/biphobic/transphobic bullying in schools?;

How safe is the LGBT scene in Brighton and Hove and how could it be made safer?;

How can we make it easier for LGBT young people to report homophobic/biphobic/transphobic incidents at home and in the community?;

How can we improve support services for LGBT young people who are victims of homophobic/biphobic/transphobic incidents or bullying?

The event is an opportunity for anyone with ideas on how to make Brighton and Hove a safer place for LGBT young people. All feedback will be written up in a report which will then be distributed to key agencies in the city.

The event will be hosted by Allsorts Youth Project, Spectrum and Sussex Police. Various other organisations across the city will be taking part in facilitating the consultation including the Children’s and Young People’s Trust, Hove YMCA, RISE, and Terrence Higgins Trust.

Sam Thomas of Allsorts said:
“I think it’s about time that LGBT young people are consulted about the issues of LGBT-bullying and their safety as too often young people’s experiences go unreported.”

Nick Antjoule, Brighton’s Police LGBT Liaison Officer said:
“Everyone in Brighton should have the right to live without facing other people’s prejudice. We want to hear from you about how we can work together to make that the reality for everyone.”

The event takes place on Wednesday September 23, 6-8pm at the Friends Meeting House on Ship Street.

For more information contact Allsorts Youth Project on 01273 721211 or info@allsortsyouth.org.uk

For more information on Allsorts view:
www.allsortsyouth.org.uk