The relationship between bullying or harassment and LGBT youth is examined in this article. Recent research has exposed a relationship between gender-based and sexualized forms of violence and harassment in school, and it's been theorized that heterosexism-- the belief that heterosexuality is superior to other forms of sexuality -- is the foundation for this behavior. One theorist posits that there is a need for children to maintain the paradigm of dominant masculinity and submissive femininity. Obviously, LGBT youth are especially vulnerable to the power of negative sanctions they receive covertly and openly from their world, thus, one would be remiss not to explore LGBT issues since these youth are frequently the targets of bullying. Historically, educators have been reluctant to deal openly with the issue of school violence and, particularly, its connection to LGBT youth. Most school psychologists report they are poorly prepared to deal with this issue. Theorists have asserted that a major problem with LGBT bullying is professionals' reluctance to discuss issues of sexuality, despite the evidence of anti-gay harassment. Providing a safe, respectful school climate is essential for learning and is one of the goals of No Child Left Behind, and as such, the school counselor is in an ideal position to address the issues of bullying and homophobia in schools. Theorists have identified eight issues surrounding sexual orientation that school counselors should be aware of: (1) misunderstanding & misinformation; (2) invisibility; (3) identity development; (4) lack of support systems; (5) family problems; (6) violence; (7) sexual abuse; and (8) sexually transmitted diseases. School counselors should confront their own heterosexism and see their students as whole people. School counselors may facilitate training sessions for faculty, staff, parents, and students for the purpose of improving awareness and education about heterosexism, homophobia, and the dangers of bullying. Advising students to "stand up for themselves," expecting them to mediate their own harassment, and proclaiming "zero-tolerance" does not work. Bibliotherapy can offer a powerful opportunity to teach children lessons and coping skills about bullying; however, while providing children books of therapeutic benefit is an excellent idea, adults need to be aware of the messages being portrayed. Schools must have their own code of conduct clearly spelling out rules and regulations so that all school personnel can work together safely and productively, and this code must be communicated clearly and repeatedly to all school personnel, students, and parents., and it must be consistently and unequivocally enforced. A formal anti-bullying campaign, including self-esteem enhancement, can then be instituted.