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Clarksville Q presents LGBTQ+ needs assessment to school board, schedules Sept. 6 town hall
Summary
Clarksville Q presented results of a countywide needs assessment that found perceived gaps in safe youth spaces, mental health and anti‑discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents. Presenters invited school board members to a Sept. 6 town hall at the Clarksville‑Montgomery County Library to discuss recommendations.
Members of Clarksville Q presented survey and interview findings to the Clarksville‑Montgomery County School System Board of Education on Tuesday, reporting perceived gaps in safe community spaces, mental‑health services and access to employment for LGBTQ+ residents.
Charles Offerman, who identified himself as leader of Clarksville Q, said the group formed with local nonprofit and city leaders and received technical assistance from the Healing Trust and a research partner to conduct a needs assessment. Offerman said Clarksville Q surveyed about 500…
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