Safe, Inclusive Middle School in St. Paul
Laura Jeffrey Academy is a safe school for all students and families regardless of their race, religion, national origin, immigration status, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. We support students through acceptance, equitable opportunities, restorative circles, and teaching from multiple perspectives.
LJA's diversity and passion for equity is at the core of who we are and how we educate scholars. We hire with this in mind and empower all staff to uphold this part of our mission.
We support human rights and will protect and provide safety for all.
Additional resource links:
General
American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/
American Civil Liberties Union Minnesota: https://www.aclu.org/affiliate/minnesota
Southern Poverty Law Center: https://www.splcenter.org/
R-word Spread the Word to End the Word
Obama Administration guidance on Transgender students
Governor Mark Dayton's statement on Transgender students.
Governor Mark Dayton's statement on bathrooms for Transgender students.
Immigration
Know Your Rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights
Immigrant Law Center of MN: https://www.ilcm.org/
MN Bar Association: http://www.mnbar.org/member-directory/find-a-lawyer
American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/
American Civil Liberties Union Minnesota: https://www.aclu.org/affiliate/minnesota
Islamophobia
CAIR MN: https://www.cairmn.com/index.php
Combatting Islamophobia: https://www.cairmn.com/challenge-islamophobia.html
LGBTQ+ Youth
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 https://www.translifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Human Rights Campaign: http://www.hrc.org/
National Center for Transgender Equality: http://www.transequality.org/
Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education IDEA page: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/osep-idea.html
PACER: http://www.pacer.org/
Crisis
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (available 24 hours everyday) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 http://www.thehotline.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
Medical
Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare:
Mental Health
Mental Health Resources:
Being brave and working through stressors and struggles is a significant aspect of a young person's development. Having a licensed therapist as a companion and guide during this challenging and invigorating time of adolescence can be invaluable.
Canopy Mental Health and Counseling
Teen Counseling - an online resource