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. The 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 six learning outcomes grounded in three programmatic goals. They include:
- Awareness-Gain insights into the lives and experiences of LGBTQ people and self
- Knowledge-Gain knowledge on facts relating to LGBTQ issues
- Action-Bring awareness of self and others’ experiences together with knowledge to create positive change
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 Healthcare.
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.
Who has gone through the Safe Space Program?
Click here for a list of the Safe Space allies who have completed the training since 2009.
Who are the Safe Space facilitators? Can I become one?
Safe Space trainings are facilitated by trained volunteers who are members of the Emory community as faculty, staff, or students. You can learn more about our current Safe Space Trainers by clicking here. Also, we accept applications for future Safe Space facilitators in the winter of each year. If you are interested, you can contact Danielle M. Steele at dmsteel@emory.edu or click here for an application form.
When are Safe Space trainings offered?
UPCOMING SESSIONS FOR SPRING 2012
Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 1-4:30pm
Wednesday, Feb. 15th, 1-4:30pm
Thursday, March 8th, 9am-12:30pm
Friday, April 27th, 9am-12:30pm
How do I register?
You may either register for a general training session or request a session for your department, unit, or student organization. To register as an individual, fill out the form below. To inquire about a training for your department, unit, or student organization, click here.
Safe Space Individual Registration
Thank you for your interest in the Emory University Safe Space Training. Below you will find the registration form. Once you fill out the information, a staff member in the Office of LGBT Life will contact you with the training location and other details you may need prior to training.
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