The Tyler Clementi Foundation is proud to announce the creation of The Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers University
The Tyler Clementi Foundation and Rutgers University have established The Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers University.  The center will support multidisciplinary research and offer academic events such as lectures, symposia and seminars.  Areas of interest for the center include the impact of electronic technologies on young people, youth suicides (especially LGBTQ youth and vulnerable populations), bullying and cyber-bullying, LGBTQ adjustment into college and creating safe and inclusive spaces that promote respect and human dignity for all. The center will also create new standards and policies for student life on campus that will serve as a model for other colleges and universities.  The Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers officially opens Monday, February 4th.
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Joseph and Jane Clementi

Joseph and Jane Clementi are the loving parents of Tyler Clementi. Since losing their son, the couple has been on a journey of loss, discovery, and action. They founded The Tyler Clementi Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT and vulnerable youth, their families and their allies. As a married couple, they have shared the tragic experience of losing a son and have a powerful message to deliver to other parents. As individuals, they each come from their own perspective to focus on different key points.

Joseph Clementi’s core message is about turning Bystanders into Upstanders. His view is that there are three people involved in any type of bullying situation: the bully, the victim, and the bystander who witnesses but does not act. Joseph wants to share his message that bystanders to bullying have an obligation to get involved and defend those who are targeted.

Jane Clementi’s core message is one of religious acceptance. Jane wants to see the concept of “sin” disassociated from homosexuality. She believes that churches and people of faith can and should embrace gay people, and that doing so will save families and lives.

Since the death of their son, the Clementi’s have spoken and presented papers at numerous events including NJ DARE 2012 Annual Conference in Atlantic City, CAPS Long Island, Rutgers University 2011 Symposium, the Federal Reserve of NY, BNP and Wells Fargo.

James Clementi

James Clementi is the older brother of Tyler Clementi. The loss of his brother was a life altering event for James, and sent him on a path of activism and awareness for bullying, suicide prevention, and LGBT rights. Like his brother Tyler, James is gay. The core part of his message is the equality of LGBT people in our society and the devastating consequences of bullying on our young people. Bullying that happens face-to-face and online through social media has become an epidemic among our youth. James is focused on reaching out to college students, using Tyler’s story as a tool to reinforce the inherent value of each life. Respect, love and equality are the key components of his message. James envisions a youth culture where kindness is cool, and respect is the norm.

James has written about his experience for Out Magazine, spoken at events such as the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles First Annual Voice Awards as well as television programs Anderson Cooper 360 and Rock Center with Brian Williams, and has blogged about bullying in The Huffington Post.

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A gesture of mutual trust which means both of us can thrive.  The soldiers of ancient Rome were the originators of the grasping forearm grip.  The "handshake" was a pledge of goodwill and mutual faith, forging friendships.  As we work to create safe and inclusive environments together, we must build our partnership in respect for our differences and bonding in our similarities.
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North Jersey Pride Festivities
We are proud to participate in "Engaging Families: Turning Bystanders Into Upstander," alongside the amazing folks at North Jersey Pride, June 4th, 2013.  We will be presenting in Maplewood, NJ!
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Emma's Revolution Benefit Concert
Join us for an important Benefit Concert for the Tyler Clementi Foundation on Thursday May 2nd at Rutgers University! Smart, funny and innovative, Emma's Revolution is preforming songs from their latest recording "Revolutions Per Minute." Concert is free to Rutgers University students.
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Jane Clementi Delivers Keynote at Hyde School Anti-Bullying Conference
Jane Clementi and TCF Executive Director Steven Guy traveled to the Hyde School Woodstock, CT campus to deliver a powerful keynote address on the importance of protecting youth from bullying to an audience of students from seven independent secondary schools.
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MCCNY Awards Joe and Jane Clementi
MCCNY Annual Awards Banquet 2013, hosted on Easter weekend, distributed the Heart Award to Jane and Joeseph Clementi, among other honorees, for creating change in our community, locally and nationally.
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Be More Heroic
James Clementi will be appearing with Be More Heroic in upcoming New Jersey schools with GLEE Project’s Ali Stroker and Dani Shay. The entire Be More Heroic Team will be reaching out to students to inspire them to stand strong against bullying and for each other. more info ›
Shadows Anti-Bullying Conference
FHS Applied Theatre group and the Tyler Clementi Foundation are excited to come together as co-hosts of the first annual Shadows Anti-Bullying Conference. more info ›
Talking About Suicide
This guide provides ways to talk about suicide safely and effectively, while advancing vital public discussions about preventing suicide, helping increase acceptance of LGBT people, and supporting their well-being. more info ›
"HotAThon" with Alexandra Kelly
Musician Alexandra Kelly will be revving up her "HotAThon" campaign in honor of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. She has specifically recorded her song "Perfectly Imperfect" and made it available through Hotathon. more info ›
Upstander Pledge Campaign Goes Viral
Thank you to everyone who took the pledge to become an Upstander against bullying! We launched a hugely successful Twitterbomb @TylersSpace – the official Twitter handle of Tyler Clementi Foundation. more info ›
TTCF and Rutgers University
TCF is happy to announce with Rutgers University the creation of the Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers. The Center is a collaborative effort between Rutgers University and the Tyler Clementi Foundation dedicated to the study of young people coming of age in the digital era. more info ›
A Safe Place For All
The Tyler Clementi Foundation is focused on three core strategies that guide our outreach, advocacy, partnerships and activities.
Clementi Family Establishes Foundation
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