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Equity in Schools & Universities

Every student deserves to learn in an environment that’s safe and free from discrimination. From LGBTQ+ stereotyping in grade school, to epidemic levels of sexual assault on college campuses, ERA fights alongside students, providing free legal help to protect your civil rights and access to education. We've had students’ backs for 50 years.

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If you’re being discriminated against or mistreated at school because of your gender identity or sexual orientation — or if you’ve been sexually assaulted or harassed at school — knowing your rights could help protect you. Learn about your rights and your options:

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Initiatives

One in 5 women, 1 in 20 men, and 1 in 4 nonbinary or GNC students is sexually assaulted during college. This is unacceptable. ERA fights for a world where all students can go to school without the threat of sexual violence. As part of our Initiative to End Sexual Violence in Education, we train and support volunteer attorneys to provide free legal aid to student survivors. Known as ENOUGH Advocates, these attorneys make up the nation's first pro bono network dedicated to providing free legal help to college survivors of sexual violence.

If you are a student who has been sexually assaulted or harassed, get in touch with an ENOUGH Advocate: equalrights.org/enough

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Legal Advice & Resources / Consejos y Recursos legales

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Learn what your rights are so you can navigate your situation and make the best decision for you.

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We may be able to provide free legal help for the following issues at California schools: gender and LGBTQI+ discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

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We have trained legal advocates and lawyers on staff to guide you through your legal issue.

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Posible que podamos proveer ayuda legal por gratis por los siguientes problemas en el trabajo o la escuela: discriminación basado en el género o por LGBTQI+, acoso sexual, asalto sexual, y discriminación basado en el embarazo o por ser padre/madre.

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