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Oppose These Initiatives That Increase Abuse Risks
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While costs are skyrocketing and our country is divided, a mega-millionaire from California wants to distract you from real problems by attacking vulnerable kids, especially immigrant, neurodivergent, homeless and LGBTQ+ students. He is using out-of-state paid signature gatherers to promote poorly written initiatives that will threaten the safety of every Washington student, putting some students at greater risk of abuse at home and at school through possible invasive genital exams, forced outing, and restricted access to help when they need it most. The Repeal of the Safety Act (IL26-001) and Putting Girls At Risk (IL26-638), include:
FORCED OUTING
Teachers and school counselors would be required to “out” LGBTQ+ students to unsupportive families, putting kids at greater risk of abuse, mental health issues, and even homelessness.
RESTRICT ACCESS TO HELP
Students would have a harder time getting help from school counselors for domestic violence, sexual abuse at home.
INVASIVE GENITAL EXAMS
Girls as young as 11 could be forced into invasive physical exams of their “reproductive organs” if they want to play on an after-school team, violating their privacy, and increasing chances for abuse. Boys are exempt.
Decline to Sign These Dangerous Initiatives
Repeal of The Safety Act (IL26-001)
We all believe parents should be involved in their children’s lives at school, but this poorly written initiative increases the risk of abuse for all students. While most parents are loving and supportive, the sad reality is not all kids are safe at home, and need to turn to a trusted teacher or counselor for help. This one-size-fits-all initiative would take away that lifeline at a time when youth mental illness is at record highs.
Invasive Genital Exams on Girls (IL26-638)
Girls as young as 11 could be forced into invasive physical exams of their “reproductive organs” if they want to play on an after-school team putting them at risk of sexual abuse, violating their privacy, and discouraging them from the benefits of being on a team. Boys would be exempt. It’s true some people have a difficult time understanding what it means to be transgender, and we all want fairness and safety in sports. This is a complex issue that requires case-by-case solutions, as allowed by Washington's successful policy in place since 2007, not mandating a blanket, statewide ban.
