Safe Space Trainings

• Mission of Safe Space
• Training Goals
• Contents of Training Manual
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Safe Space trainings start at 2 hours and can go up to 4 hours. It depends on how extensive of a training the group wants. There are several general training sessions offered each semester, with the option of other trainings being scheduled by groups, departments, etc.

If you are interested in scheduling a training, please visit the Training Schedule Request page.

Our Mission
Safe Space is an organization dedicated to the education of the Loyola University campus community, neighboring campuses and the greater Chicago area in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and ally (GLBTQA) concerns. We dedicate ourselves to forming a network of allies who will be knowledgeable in these issues and show support for the GLBTQ community.

Training Goals:

• Provide awareness of prejudice against sexual minorities;
• Provide a greater sense of safety for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender student community;
• Offer information to straight allies in positions where they may be in contact with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people;
• Provide information on sexual orientation;
• Explain the stresses on GLBTQ youth and its impairment on educational performance; and
• Equip participants with tools to reduce prejudice and create inclusive environments

Contents of Safe Space Training Manual

Chapter 1
Mission Statement
What Is GLBTQ?
Definitions
History
Matthew Shepard
Why Safe Space?
Homophobia
Riddle Homophobia Scale
Hurting Us All
Heterosexual Privilege
Tips for Combating Heterosexism

Chapter 2
Introduction to Coming Out
Coming Out Stages
Coming Out to Others
When A Person Comes Out To You
Twelve Things You Can Do For Students Who Are Gay
Things to Do to Support Friends and Family Who Are Gay
Tips for GLBT Interactions
Some Basics
Who Are Transgender Youth
Sex/Gender/Sexuality Continuums
Things Non-Transgender Individuals Take For Granted
What is Intersexed?
How often does this occur?
What treatment is recommended?

Chapter 3
Qualities of an Ally
Ten Ways To Be an Ally
Benefits and Guidelines for being an Ally
Ally Development Models
Glossary of Terms

Activities & Worksheets
Things I Learned Growing Up
Clarifying Beliefs
Heterosexual Questionnaire
The Dating Game
Bingay: The GLBTQ Version of BINGO
Guided Journey

Resources
Suggested Books for GLBT Individuals, Family and Friends
Gay Centered Films
Lesbian Centered Films
Transgender Centered Films
Internet Resources
References

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