As board chair of YES Institute, Jahn Kirchoff went public in 2008 about his gender transition - illustrating his commitment to being an authentic role model to those in the community. He is also …
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In June 2018, Joseph and Luke both turned 40 years old. To acknowledge the profound difference YES Institute has made in their lives and the lives of their families and loved ones, they requested …
New Study Reveals Prevalence of Anti-Gay Verbal and Physical Bullying in Florida Schools
Anti-gay verbal and physical harassment are pervasive public health problems found in schools, which are correlated with negative mental health and educational outcomes for students. A study published …
YES Institute Honored
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) recognized YES Institute as nonprofit of the year at their 17th Annual Awards Gala, where over 500 business and community leaders gathered …
Communities For Safe Classrooms
A Way Forward: Reducing Anti-Gay Bullying and Violence Linked to “Emasculating” Peer Rejection A new fund is now established at the Coral Gables Community Foundation called “Communities for Safe Clas …
A couple of psychologists walk in to YES Institute…
By Shelley Slapion Foote My husband Frank Foote and I are both psychologists, and we work with patients around the topics of gender and orientation. When we found YES Institute, out came our support …
This is What Prevention Looks Like
Last month, over 500 community members—who directly influence our young people everyday—participated in YES Institute's education. Participants’ comments underscore the importance of taking proactive s …
Compassion and Dignity at Camillus House
Fear around gender and orientation can often be linked to substance abuse, homelessness, and families torn apart. Residents of Camillus House, which provides comprehensive support to the poor and …
Keeping Families Connected
YES Institute’s signature communication model continues to light a path for youth and families to heal and stay connected. In our recent Communication Solutions™ course, participants started the day ho …
Being and Belonging
As shared by Samantha “Sam” Dietz, YES Institute Board Vice-Chairperson Since I was a little kid, my relationship with gender has been working strongly behind the scenes of my inner world. During ele …
