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−	'''Diversity Role Models''' is a charity, founded and run by Suran Dickson, to combat homophobic bullying in schools.	+	[[File:DRM-logo-cmyk.png|200px|thumb|Diversity Role Models logo]]'''Diversity Role Models''' ('''DRM''')is a charity, founded and run by [[Suran Dickson]], to combat homophobic bullying in schools.
−	[[File:DRM-logo-cmyk.png|200px|thumb|right|Diversity Role Models logo]]	+
	== History ==		== History ==
−	Founded by [[Suran Dickson]] in 2011, Diversity Role Models (DRM) is a start-up charity which passionately believes that LGBT young people must have equal learning opportunities. DRM works to prevent homophobic bullying in schools by educating all students about differences in sexuality. We use positive role models – gay and straight – to help LGBT students feel confident and to ensure their straight classmates understand, accept and welcome the differences they sense in others.	+	[[File:DRMatPride_2011.JPG|250px|thumb|right|first London Pride march]]Founded by [[Suran Dickson]] in 2011, DRM is a start-up charity which passionately believes that LGBT young people must have equal learning opportunities. DRM works to prevent homophobic bullying in schools by educating all students about differences in sexuality. It uses positive role models – gay and straight – to help LGBT students feel confident and to ensure their straight classmates understand, accept and welcome the differences they sense in others.
	== Method ==		== Method ==
−	Role models speak to classes of young people about their experiences of either being LGBT or being a straight ally. These workshops are facilitated by Suran Dickson, an experienced teacher, sportswoman and LGBT consultant. The message is one of empathy and respect; we do not ask students to make any moral decision around sexual orientation, however we speak of the need for ALL young people to be able to achieve their best, which means removing discrimination and bullying from schools.	+	Role models speak to classes of young people about their experiences of either being LGBT or being a straight ally. These workshops are facilitated by Suran Dickson, an experienced teacher, sportswoman and LGBT consultant. The message is one of empathy and respect; students are not asked to make any moral decision around sexual orientation; the programme emphasises the need for ''all'' young people to be able to achieve their best, which means removing discrimination and bullying from schools.
		+	== Role models ==
−	== Support ==	+	DRM encourages people to apply to become a role model. "Diversity role models can be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight. They need not be successful, attractive or brilliant. They certainly don't need to be perfect. All they need to demonstrate is that it's OK to be different."
−	[[File:DRMatPride_2011.JPG|250px|thumb|right|first London Pride march]]	+
−	'''Donate time.''' Apply to become a role model. Diversity role models can be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight. They need not be successful, attractive or brilliant. They certainly don't need to be perfect. All they need to demonstrate is that it's ok to be different.	+
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−	'''Donate money'''. Every pound goes towards putting role models in front of young people. Every class we speak to means greater opportunity to open minds and change attitudes. This can save lives.	+
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	http://www.facebook.com/diversityrolemodels <br>		http://www.facebook.com/diversityrolemodels <br>
	Twitter: @diversityrm <br>		Twitter: @diversityrm <br>
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		+	[[Category: Charities]]
		+	[[Category:Homophobia]]

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Revision as of 09:34, 15 August 2012

Diversity Role Models (DRM)is a charity, founded and run by Suran Dickson, to combat homophobic bullying in schools.

History

Founded by Suran Dickson in 2011, DRM is a start-up charity which passionately believes that LGBT young people must have equal learning opportunities. DRM works to prevent homophobic bullying in schools by educating all students about differences in sexuality. It uses positive role models – gay and straight – to help LGBT students feel confident and to ensure their straight classmates understand, accept and welcome the differences they sense in others.

Method

Role models speak to classes of young people about their experiences of either being LGBT or being a straight ally. These workshops are facilitated by Suran Dickson, an experienced teacher, sportswoman and LGBT consultant. The message is one of empathy and respect; students are not asked to make any moral decision around sexual orientation; the programme emphasises the need for all young people to be able to achieve their best, which means removing discrimination and bullying from schools.

Role models

DRM encourages people to apply to become a role model. "Diversity role models can be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight. They need not be successful, attractive or brilliant. They certainly don't need to be perfect. All they need to demonstrate is that it's OK to be different."

External links

http://www.diversityrolemodels.org
http://www.facebook.com/diversityrolemodels
Twitter: @diversityrm