Selective Service Outreach to Influencers in the LGBTQ Community.

Selective Service Outreach to Influencers in the LGBTQ Community

Why is Selective Service Registration important?

• It’s the law. Anyone assigned male at birth must register with Selective Service at age 18.

• Failing to register can result in significant lost opportunities, including:– Being barred from receiving student loans– Being barred from participating in federal job training programs– Being unable to secure employment with the Federal government, as well

as many state and local government agencies such as police, EMTs and fire fighters

– Receiving a driver’s license or renewal in most states.– Experiencing more difficulty becoming a U.S. citizen if they are immigrant

wishing to become citizens

Pat Schuback, Public Affairs SpecialistSelective Service System1515 Wilson Blvd, 5th FloorArlington, VA 22209-2425TEL: (703) [email protected]

Our research tells us that when someone doesn’t register, it’s because

they don’t know they have to.

That’s why we need you.


Why we need you:• The law says that all young men must register with the

Selective Service System when they turn 18.• Laws based on gender identity can be challenging for

some members of the LGBTQ community. That’s why it’s important for every person to know if and how the law is applied.

• If a person who is legally required to register fails to do so, they could be permanently barred from many of the opportunities that ensure a bright future.


Who needs to register?• All young men living in the United States between the ages of 18-

26, including non-citizens must register.• People who were assigned male at birth are required to register,

even if they identify as female.• People who were assigned female at birth DO NOT have to register,

even if they identify as male.


How can they register?

• Log-on to SSS.gov

• Or, fill out a registration card at a US Post Office.


Registration in Your State• On average, 1 out of every 10 young people in the U.S. who are required to

register fail to do so(89% are registered). Find the rates for your state below.


*based on 2013 data

Registration and Drivers Licenses• In these states, men over 18 must be registered with Selective

Service in order to receive or renew their driver’s license. Other states are working to enact similar legislation.


AlabamaArizonaArkansasColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdaho

Illinois

IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMichiganMinnesota

MississippiMissouri

MontanaNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaRhode Island

South CarolinaSouth DakotaTennessee

TexasUtahVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsin

How you can help• Educate the young people in your community

about whether or not they are required to register with Selective Service.– Put up posters– Hand out brochures– Include articles in your publications (online or print

newsletter, website, magazine, etc.)– Include banner ads or other advertising materials in

your publications.

• Educate other organizations who work with young people who are required to register with Selective Service.


Where to get Educational Material• Join the Selective Service System’s communications network to

receive quarterly e-mails.• Go to www.SSSresources.us to print or order free educational

materials.


Questions?

Please contact• Benay Rye (703) 605-4069 [email protected]• Darren Lloyd (703) 605-4083 [email protected].


Selective Service Outreach to Influencers in the LGBTQ Community.

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