Safe Space Training

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Wednesday April 17, 2019
      12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Register to receive the location
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  • Fee(s):
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Contact

Aby Parsons

aby.parsons@studentlife.gatech.edu

Summaries

Summary Sentence: Safe Space is Georgia Tech’s LGBTQIA ally training program for faculty, staff, and affiliates.

Full Summary: No summary paragraph submitted.

Training sessions are open to all employees and GT affiliates who have a sincere interest in learning more about how to practice allyship to the LGBTQIA community. If you are a student or are in a fraternity or sorority, please register for Safe Space: Peer Education or Greek Allies training instead.

Each training lasts 4 hours. By the end of the Safe Space training, participants will:

  • Feel more confident using LGBTQIA-inclusive terminology
  • Be aware of how heterosexist and cissexist privilege perpetuate LGBTQIA oppression  and discrimination
  • Understand the coming out process and know how to provide appropriate support to someone who comes out to them
  • Understand the role of allies in LGBTQIA communities and social justice movements
  • Possess skills to advocate for LGBTQIA communities and to combat homophobia, transphobia, heterosexism, and cissexism on campus and beyond
  • Be familiar with laws and policies that impact the LGBTQIA community
  • Know what resources exist on and off campus for LGBTQIA students, faculty, and staff

Please note: This training will include some discussion of sensitive topics, including anti-LGBTQIA bias and mental health concerns, including some brief mentions of suicide and self-harm. Please use your judgment and your knowledge of your own boundaries and self-care needs when deciding whether to register.

 

Later Training Dates:


Tuesday, June 11, 9am-1pm
Tuesday, July 16, 9am-1pm

Related Links

Additional Information

In Campus Calendar
Yes
Groups

LGBTQIA Resource Center

Invited Audience
Faculty/Staff
Categories
Training/Workshop
Keywords
LGBTQIA, ally
Status
  • Created By: cbrewer35
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Dec 13, 2018 - 1:37pm
  • Last Updated: Dec 13, 2018 - 1:37pm