Safe Space
What is the Safe Space Program?
Emory's Safe Space Program is sponsored by the Office of LGBT Life. This 3.5 hour training program advances Emory University's goal of enrolling the best and the brightest undergraduate and graduate students and providing exemplary support for them to achieve success. In order to achieve this goal, all members of the Emory community must have an awareness of the issues that impact the lesbian, same-gender-loving, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and questioning communities; must have an established knowledge of these communities; and must engage in action that creates equity for these communities on and off campus. The Emory Safe Space Program provides a curriculum that raises awareness of issues; establishes a common knowledge of identity development and support resources; and supports engaged members of the Emory community in their daily work to create equity on and off campus.
The Safe Space Program provides a half-day, interactive curriculum with eleven learning outcomes, grounded in three programmatic goals. They include:
Awareness-Gain insights into the lives and experiences of LGBTQ people and self
1) Be able to identify their own privilege and oppression (specifically on sexual identity, gender identity, race, class, age, ability, faith background/religion)
2) Be able to describe the climate for the LGBTQ community (campus, local and national)
3) Be able to identify individual perceptions and biases around issues of sex, sexual identity, and gender identity
Knowledge-Gain knowledge on facts relating to LGBTQ issues
4) Be able to name inclusive and affirming language regarding sexual and gender identities
5) Be able to describe gender and sexual identity development as it related to the individual, family, colleagues and friends
6) Be able to list current campus, local and national laws and policies that impact the LGBTQ communities
7) Be able to identify resources for LGBTQ individuals on campus and in the community
8) Be able to identify ways to continuously engage in educational opportunities in regards to LGBTQ issues
Action-Create positive change by bringing awareness of self and others’ experiences together with knowledge
9) Be able to articulate where their action and behaviors fall on the social justice continuum
10) Be able to identify concrete ways to support LGBTQ individuals
11) Be able to list ways to create inclusive work and living environments
Who participates in the Safe Space Program
Members of the Emory Community are invited to participate. This includes faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends. It also includes all Emory University colleges, departments, units and Emory Health Care.
What does it mean to be a Safe Space at Emory?
Being a Safe Space at Emory means that you are an open resource for others who may have questions or concerns related to sexual and gender identities. It also means that you actively engage to create a more open and accepting environment for LGBTQ individuals and communities on and off Emory's campus. If you choose, you will be added to the ally list on the Safe Space website and given a Safe Space sticker to post in your work area.
How do I register?
You may register for a general training session or request a session for your department, unit, or student organization. Click here to register online. For more questions, e-mail the Office of LGBT Life at lgbt@emory.edu.
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