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What is an ally?
Upcoming Safe Zone Workshops
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Safe Zone
is a program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale which
identifies faculty, staff, and students who can provide
a "safe space" for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning (GLBTQ) students, faculty, and staff. A Safe Zone
sign indicates that the person who posted it is a person who will be
understanding, non-judgmental, and trustworthy. Individuals will know that they
can come to this person for help, advice, or just to talk with someone who
is supportive of their sexuality or gender identity.
The symbol
also means that homophobic, transphobic, and heterosexist comments and
actions will be addressed in an educational and informative manner.
Althought faculty, staff, and students have a right to their own opinion,
if someone is stating myths or misinformation about gay, lesbian,
bisexual, or transgender individuals, the person who posts the Safe Zone
sign will inform them of more accurate information in a respectful manner.
Participation as a GLBTQ ally in the Safe Zone program
helps to create a campus that is inclusive and affirming.
Safe Zone participants are committed to social justice and understand the importance
of diversity among the SIUC community. GLBTQ individuals and allies are encouraged to attend a Safe Zone
Workshop. Upon completion of the workshop, participants have the
option of becoming a Safe Zone member. Both the workshop and
membership are free. Safe Zone workshops are scheduled several times
each semester and can be arranged for any office or campus group
who wishes to host one.
For further information, to schedule a
speaker, or if you wish to become a member of the Safe Zone program,
please contact the GLBT Resource Center, Woody Hall B-260, 618.453.5627, glbtrc@siu.edu
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