| What is the Safe Space Program? Santa Clara University affirms the right of all students to live and learn in a safe and respectful environment. Oftentimes, however, students from traditionally marginalized groups feel neither safe nor respected on campus. By providing physical signs of welcome such as the attached button, individuals can improve the environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning members of our community. |
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| What is the purpose? *Increasing awareness of the LGBTQ students on campus and helping them feel more welcome and safe at SCU *Learning to be effective allies *Breaking down stereotypes |
| What are the responsibilities? *Willingness to accept others as they are *Willingness to listen and be open minded *Willingness to speak out against any kind of violence or harrassment |
| What are the benefits? *Making a difference (even if you don't know or notice) *Making a personal contribution to improving the environment of campus and the lives of its members *Expanding your "comfort zone" to include issues of sexuality, sexual difference, and sexual injustice |
| For more info and LBGTQ resources see www.scu.edu/safespace |
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