Camp Day of Action for Trans* Justice: April 1st, 2021
Trans* youth in America are under attack. As of this writing there are currently 82 bills anti-trans bills that have been introduced in state legislatures across the country. Most of them are aimed at some of the most vulnerable members of our community- our youth. Some aim to leave trans* girls on the sidelines of sports, and to allow for invasive and traumatic exams for anyone who doesn’t fall neatly into the category of “female” just to be part of the team. Others ban life saving gender affirming medication and make it a felony offense for doctors who prescribe them. Prior to the introduction of these 21% of trans* youth attempted suicide every year (Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Mental Health 2020). That’s 1 in 5. Every year. Without access to equitable treatment, and gender affirming medication experts only expect that number to increase in the coming years.
These bills are taking aim at our campers. For every bill- whether it passes or doesn’t it sends the message to this already vulnerable group that their access to living full lives is up for debate. We cannot always control what is happening in statehouses- but we CAN control what is happening in our camp communities. It is time for camps to make a statement that we will NOT allow this type of transphobia to exist in our spaces. Your trans* campers need you to make a statement. It could save their lives.
Can we count on you to make a difference in the lives of trans* kids this summer?
Sign the Commitment, and take action with the resources here.
Trans* youth in America are under attack. As of this writing there are currently 82 bills anti-trans bills that have been introduced in state legislatures across the country. Most of them are aimed at some of the most vulnerable members of our community- our youth. Some aim to leave trans* girls on the sidelines of sports, and to allow for invasive and traumatic exams for anyone who doesn’t fall neatly into the category of “female” just to be part of the team. Others ban life saving gender affirming medication and make it a felony offense for doctors who prescribe them. Prior to the introduction of these 21% of trans* youth attempted suicide every year (Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Mental Health 2020). That’s 1 in 5. Every year. Without access to equitable treatment, and gender affirming medication experts only expect that number to increase in the coming years.
These bills are taking aim at our campers. For every bill- whether it passes or doesn’t it sends the message to this already vulnerable group that their access to living full lives is up for debate. We cannot always control what is happening in statehouses- but we CAN control what is happening in our camp communities. It is time for camps to make a statement that we will NOT allow this type of transphobia to exist in our spaces. Your trans* campers need you to make a statement. It could save their lives.
Can we count on you to make a difference in the lives of trans* kids this summer?
Sign the Commitment, and take action with the resources here.
Safe Camp Advocacy
This call will focus on sharing relevant research findings and educational resources to support coordinated engagement efforts, strategy, and best practices for operating safe camps in 2021. If you are currently advocating for camps in your state, please join ACA and your fellow camp professionals.
This call will focus on sharing relevant research findings and educational resources to support coordinated engagement efforts, strategy, and best practices for operating safe camps in 2021. If you are currently advocating for camps in your state, please join ACA and your fellow camp professionals.