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<\/a>UMW Safe Zone Training on April 17.<\/p><\/div>
Safe Zone allies are individuals who will:<\/p>
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- Be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQ+ individuals need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.<\/li>\n
- Not tolerate homophobic, transphobic, and heterosexist comments and actions and will address them in an educational and informative manner.<\/li>\n
- Have received training and can provide information regarding on- or off-campus resources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
We offer two types of general Safe Zone workshops for faculty and staff. All faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend these workshops, including adjunct faculty and part-time staff. The basic training focuses on terminology, issues related to privilege, increasing awareness and sensitivity, and how to support the LGBTQ+ population on campus. The advanced training is for faculty and staff who have already completed the basic training and covers more advanced topics, including bystander intervention.<\/p>
For any interested faculty or staff, we are offering a basic training on Wednesday, April 17 from 11:00am to 2:00 p.m. We are also offering an advanced training on Wednesday, April 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration is required to attend, and space is limited. Please email Laura Wilson at lwilson5@umw.edu<\/a> to register for a training or if you have questions. If you would like more information about Safe Zone, please visit the website at bit.ly\/UMWsafezone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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