GroundSpark History
2012
The Huffington Post: Why We Can’t ‘Just Say No’ To Bullying
Debra Chasnoff questions the messaging in the popular film Bully, expressing concern about the lack of explicit messaging about homophobia and the impact on the film on youth are are seriously at risk for attempting suicide.
2011
Hear Debra Chasnoff on KCRW Discussing LGBT History in California Schools
National Partners Sign On To Straightlaced Outreach Campaign
Over 15 national education, advocacy, and youth welfare organizations are working with GroundSpark to ensure that Straightlaced—How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up is screened all over the country.
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2010
Judge Hitchens Joins Debra Chassnoff to Discuss the film Choosing Children
The San Francisco Superior Court Newsletter, Courtside, details a rescreening of Choosing Children Documentary which demonstrates Landmark Contribution by Judge Hitchens
2009
GroundSpark’s President, Debra Chasnoff, speaks about the film Straightlaced on Spanish Television’s Boletín (starting at 4:14)
The Huffington Post: ‘Getting Real’ About Bullying-Related Suicides
Debra Chasnoff examines the recent spate of suicides committed by young people as a result of bullying, and discusses actions schools can take to prevent such tragedies.
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The Huffington Post: Breaking the Silence on Bullying
After speaking at the Matthew Shepard Symposium, Debra Chasnoff asks how much has changed since he was murdered?
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