The Diversity Council is pleased and honored to offer Safe Zone Training, this June 14th. Our own Bethany Gizzi will be facilitating the training. The workshop will occur on June 14, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. and will be limited to 30 participants. The training will occur in Building 10 Room 100A. If you are interested in obtaining Safe Zone Training, please email "
mailto:crand@monreocc.edu" to register for this event. Here is some information regarding Safe Zone and the hope of the Diversity Council is to have as many staff, faculty and administrators trained in this important initiative.
SafeZone Programs
The LGBTQ Academy at the Gay Alliance has worked nationally with over 40 colleges and universities from California to Pennsylvania offering our expertise on running SafeZone Trainings. This training was created to develop, enhance and maintain environments in workplaces, schools and other social settings that are culturally competent and supportive to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) individuals, as well as straight, cisgender people who care about diversity, equality and inclusion.
What is a SafeZone?
A safe zone or a safe space is a place where all people feel safe, welcome and included. It may be a room, a car, or an entire college campus. The Gay Alliance SafeZone program aims to increase the awareness, knowledge, and skills for individuals and address the challenges that exist when one wants to advocate for their LGBTQ peers, family members, friends, coworkers and for themselves. Creating safe zones or safe spaces is a proactive step that schools, agencies and corporations can take to create welcoming, inclusive spaces so that all people are empowered to reach their full potential.
Register early, as we expect to fill this training.