Safe Zone Training

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Become an Advocate

Being an advocate indicates an acceptance of LGBTQIA identities and a commitment to working against discrimination directed towards LGBTQIA folks. This two-part interactive workshop operated through the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership and Wellness Resource Center, will consist of the following elements:

Review LGBTQIA terminology and assumptions
Discuss forms of oppression
Provide resources and detail the role of an ally and support techniques
Provide an understanding of bystander intervention

Workshop Details

After successfully completing Safe Zone I and Safe Zone II workshops, participants are considered an Advocate and provided with a plaque. The title of Advocate indicates acceptance of LGBTQIA+ identities and a commitment to working against discrimination directed toward the community. This two-part interactive training totals three and-a-half hours to receive the certification. For additional information regarding the Safe Zone certification, please contact us at [click-for-email].

Safe Zone I: Fundamentals of Gender & Sexuality

This 2 - hour interactive workshop is designed to create dialogue around gender and sexuality inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, this session will discuss key terms, history, intersectionality, and systems that marginalize these identities.

Lastly, participants will learn fundamental strategies about the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusion. This workshop is a prerequisite to attending Fundamentals of Gender & Sexuality Inclusion for acquiring a Safe Zone certification.

Safe Zone II: Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

This 1.5 - hour interactive workshop utilizes concepts of fostering brave and courageous dialogues to provide LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Participants will be presented with various techniques that promotes advocacy, empowerment, and support for gender and sexuality inclusion.

Lastly, participants will gain a deeper understanding towards the importance of fostering inclusivity to dismantle systemic structures that have historically marginalized LGBTQIA+ individuals. This is the concluding workshop to acquire a Safe Zone badge.

Student Instructions to Retrieve Digital Safe Space Placards for Email Signatures

Log in to your Student Wellness Training account via TUPortal.
Under the Completed Training section, select IDEAL | Safe Zone.
Click on Review.
Select See Details for IDEAL | Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Fundamentals.
Download the email signature file and add it to your account.

Staff/Faculty Instructions to Receive Digital Safe Space Placards for Email Signatures

Log in to your Human Resources Training account via TUPortal.
Under the Completed Training section, select IDEAL | Safe Zone.
Click on Review.
Select See Details for IDEAL | Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Fundamentals.
Download the email signature file and add it to your account.

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