The Purpose:

Safe Zone allows for the campus to visual show how open and aware it is of the LGBTQA community. It is a support system designed to give students a better idea of who is accepting and readily available to talk with about LGBTQA concerns or issues.

 

Training includes:

• Vocabulary building
• Counseling methods
• Professional point-of-views
• Personal reflections
• Scenario practices
• Insights into the thoughts of struggling students

Types of certifications:

• Comprehensive: indicates that card holder took a two-hour Safe Zone course, and is comfortable with the basic knowledge
• All-inclusive: indicates that the card holder took a four-hour Safe Zone course, has had personal experience with scenarios, and holds a more in-depth understanding of Safe Zone
• Trainer: indicates that the card holder has taken the all-inclusive four-hour training plus the extra time spent learning how to communicate his or her knowledge with others

"If you see one of these stickers on a door frame or window, you can rest assured that this person is an ally and is willing to listen."

Trainings occur regularly throughout the year.  Please contact safemail@manchester.edu to get a schedule or to sign-up for our next session.