Case Studies
The LPC believes that systemic change can be achieved by collaborating with municipal leaders to update policies, procedures, and best practices. Local government has a major impact on the day-to-day quality of life of residents. By working with the community our organization strives to identify areas of improvement within local systems. Our goal is to uplift LGBTQIA+ neighborhood voices in order to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
LGBTQIA+ Graduation Rates in Connecticut
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, also known as GLSEN, produced a report in 2016 that highlighted the condition of LGBTQIA+ students in our public schools. They made the claim, “LGBTQ students face a distinct and daunting combination of forces...
Trans Youth and Public / School Facilities
According to a 2019 study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, youth whose restroom and locker room use were restricted were more likely to experience sexual harassment and violence compared with those without restrictions. Executing more inclusive policies will...
Analyzing Policy for A Better Future
In 1942, military regulations began listing homosexuality as an excludable characteristic. By the 1980’s, the military branches of the United States government had discharged tens of thousands of men and women under the homosexual category. In 1992, President Bill...
