GLSEN's National Day of Silence
On April 25, 2008, thousands of students from around the country took a vow of silence for all or part of the school day in recognition and protest of the harassment and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. This year, the Day of Silence was held in memory of Lawrence King, a fifteen-year-old California student who was murdered because of his sexual orientation and gender expression by a fourteen-year-old classmate on February 12, 2008.
Frequently asked legal questions about the Day of Silence.
If you have questions or concerns about legal issues surrounding the Day of Silence — such as students' right to participate — contact Lambda Legal at schoolhelp@lambdalegal.org, or at (212) 809-8585. Ask for the Day of Silence Help Desk.
For additional resources and information on the Day of Silence, visit www.dayofsilence.org
