Safe Zone Training

The Safe Zone Program at Colorado State University is an educational program that will help educate both the campus and the greater Fort Collins community in order to create a safer more civil community for all individuals, particularly our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) members. The core of the program has been designed with the following goals in mind.

Increased visibility and knowledge for GLBT people and concerns in the community.
Increased support for GLBT people.
Increased understanding of civility and respectful interactions.
Increased safe spaces for LT people.

After the training sessions each participant will receive resource material and a Safe Zone sticker used to indicate they have been through the training and are an “ally”. The Safe Zone sticker is a message to GLBT individuals that the person posting it is understanding, supportive, and trustworthy individual. GLBT individuals will know they can come to these allies for help, advice, or just talk to someone who is supportive of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The symbol also means that homophobic and heterosexist comments and actions will not be tolerated, but will be addressed in an educational and informative manner.

The message that the Safe Zone program will send out is one of understanding, non-judgment, and knowledge of GLBT persons’ needs and concerns. It is symbolic of the willingness and commitment on the part of a community to provide an atmosphere of unqualified acceptance and assistance.

To request a training program please complete the following request form and the Safe Zone Student coordinator will be in contact or call the GLBT Student Services office at 970-491-4342.