Safe Zone Training seeks to increase the visible presence of students, staff and faculty who can help to shape a campus that is accepting of all people regardless of sexuality, gender identification/expression, or any other difference.
"It's valuable because people can learn a lot from attending," says Jaisha Garnette, a first-year Art History student. "It's useful to everyone. It can only help." Garnette went through Safe Zone Training fall quarter. "I became more aware of what it meant to go through training."
Training topics and exercises include becoming comfortable discussing sexuality and gender identifications, the importance of inclusive language, creating safe spaces, and how to be a supportive advocate and ally for LGBTQ social justice and equality.
"I think it's important to be inclusive," says Stacey Taylor, a second-year transfer student in the Fine Arts program. "Even though I identify as gay, I still think there's a lot more that I can learn about the LGBTQ community."
Jordan Sosna, a third-year Political Science major, went through the training earlier this quarter. "It should be mandated that more people, including all university staff, have to go through it," he says, stressing its importance. "That includes RAs and SOLs."
In addition to sexual orientation and gender identity, Safe Zone Training also covers topics like race and violence.
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If you plan on attending, please RSVP to UC.LGBTQ.Center@gmail.com
Facebook event can be found here.
-Ben
Social Media Intern
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