The purpose of this webpage is to provide resources for our allies and GLBT students in the Stillwater community.
FALL 2008 SAFEZONE WORKSHOPS
Friday September 5th from 2-5 p.m.
Location: WILLARD 105
Wednesday November 12th, from 9-12 a.m.
Location: WILLARD 105
If you would like to participate, please RSVP by sending an email to tamara.richardson@okstate.edu with SAFE ZONE in the subject line and indicate the date you plan on attending. This will insure that we have accompanying materials prepared for you.
WHAT IS SAFE ZONE?
Safe Zone is a program designed to identify people in Stillwater, Oklahoma who consider themselves to be open to and knowledgeable about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Members display a Safe Zone symbol to demonstrate their acceptance of LGBT individuals.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
Participation in Safe Zone is purely voluntary and membership is free. Each member is required to participate in a 3-hour workshop. These workshops are generally offered once or twice a semester and are advertised on the "OSU Headlines" email communication system. You can also call or stop by the OSU Student Counseling Center to request information.
Contact Information:
Tamara Richardson, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University
Student Counseling Center
Phone: (405) 744-5472
316 Student Union
Stillwater, OK 74078
tamara.richardson@okstate.edu
WHY DO WE HAVE SAFE ZONE?
Oklahoma State University and the surrounding community are proud of their culturally diverse population and support cultural diversity in every way possible. Safe Zone is a way to say that all sexual orientations and gender presentations are part of our culture and are acknowledged and supported.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF I SEE A SAFE ZONE SYMBOL DISPLAYED?
A Safe Zone symbol identifies the person as someone who has chosen to educate her/himself about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and has information about local resources.
WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?
Anyone who is interested and willing to be an ally can join Safe Zone.
DO I HAVE TO BE GAY TO JOIN SAFE ZONE?
Displaying the Safe Zone symbol does not mean that you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender or that you will participate in any LGBT activities.
WHAT DO SAFE ZONE MEMBERS DO?
Safe Zone members agree to be aware of the presence of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Members also believe that campuses and communities are enriched by the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and are willing to assist individuals in accessing support and information resources on campus and in the community. Safe Zone members also agree to maintain confidentiality at work, use inclusive language, avoid stereotyping, and do not assume heterosexuality. Lastly, and most importantly, Safe Zone members may make a difference in someone's life and possibly never know about it.
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