Venture Out is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever- lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a nonprofit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors. In sharing Perry’s story, and hearing from the other Venture Out Project participants, we get a glimpse into the healing qualities of nature and life-saving community bonds that are being forged as a result of Perry’s work.

gender equality

Gender equality

Inequality

Reduced inequalities

health

Good health and well-being

Students will identify the individual rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights.

SOC.7.5b.3

use strategies that enhance relationships and avoid potentially harmful situations.

HE.9-10.5.5.5.6

describe how sexual decision-making for adolescents and adults is influenced by changes in information, abilities, priorities and responsibility.

HE.9-10.5.5.6.4

utilize strategies to overcome barriers when communicating information, ideas, feelings and opinions about sexual health issues such as contraception, abortion, sexual expression (regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression)

HE.9-10.5.5.7.3

influence and support others when making positive health choices regarding sexuality issues (regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression.)

HE.9-10.5.5.7.4

work cooperatively when advocating for ways that schools, families, and communities can reduce the incidence of sexual harassment.

HE.9-10.5.5.7.5

discuss accurate information and express opinions about human sexuality and family life issues.

HE.11-12.5.5.7.1

influence and support others in making positive health choices.

HE.11-12.5.5.7.3

analyze how gender roles affect the opportunities available to men and women in society;