Office of Community Enrichment
Safe Zone Program
The Truman State University Safe Zone Program was created to have a network of knowledgeable faculty, staff, and students to create safe and welcoming environments for our LGBTQ+ community.
We offer Safe Zone training sessions, and anyone can come join us and become Safe Zone Certified.
Training Sessions
Completing the training indicates participants are committed to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. These trainings educate participants on LGBTQ+ identities, terminology, and issues while equipping them with the skills to be effective allies and foster a welcoming and respectful community.
Want to participate in a Safe Zone Training?
Contact the OCE directly to schedule a session or catch a session that may be offered throughout the semester here!
A Safe Zone Ally Should…
Completion of the Safe Zone Program gives participants the option of taking and displaying a placard denoting them as a member of the Safe Zone community. If an individual chooses to display the placard, they should agree to the following:
- To provide a “safe zone” for any LGBTQ+ people
- To be an ally of LGBTQ+ people
- To provide affirming resources to the best of their ability (they aren’t expected to be an expert)
- Commit to educating themselves and others about oppression, heterosexism, biphobia, transphobia, and homophobia, and combating it on a personal level
- Commit to working toward providing a safe, confidential support network for people who self-identify as LGBTQ+
- Commit to treating everyone with the dignity and respect to which they are entitled as human beings
Have questions?
Contact the OCE! oce@truman.edu.