Safe Zones | 91�ؿ� College

Safe Zones serve as a source of support and information, free of judgment and hostility. They display the Safe Zone logo to indicate that they have completed Safe Zone training and have signed a contract expressing their commitment to Safe Zone policies and procedures. Safe Zones are also expected to challenge assumptions and prejudices related to sexual orientation and gender and to address heterosexist comments or behaviors in an educational and informative manner.

Goals of the Safe Zone Program

To increase the campus 91�ؿ�’s understanding and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning/queer (LGBTQIA+) issues
To provide a greater sense of safety for the LGBTQIA+ student 91�ؿ�
To offer information to allies of LGBTQIA+ people.
To act as a resource for information related to combating homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia and other LGBTQIA+ misinformation and misconceptions

Safe Zones at 91�ؿ�

Safe Zone Trainings are hosted by staff and faculty members of the LGBTQ+ Working Group
Safe Zones include faculty, staff, and students
In addition to being allies for individual LGBTQIA+ students, Safe Zone participants attend sessions throughout the school year to foster discussion around issues such as being transgender in college, coming out to friends, family and parents, and dealing with homophobia and heterosexism on campus

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