Safe Zone Program
Mission
The Safe Zone Program at Ramapo College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and affirming campus environment through active LGBTQ+ allyship. Our mission is to educate faculty, staff, and students on how to reduce homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, heterosexism, and heteronormativity. By cultivating awareness and advocacy, Safe Zone helps create a safer, more equitable community 鈥� especially for individuals of marginalized genders and sexualities. Participants in the program are empowered to advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and to inspire others to engage in this vital work by taking part in the Safe Zone Program.
What Does an Active LGBTQ+ Ally Do?
Practicing Safe Zone Allyship includes鈥�
- Visibly supporting LGBTQ+ individuals on campus
- Continuously expanding your knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities, issues, and current events
- Attending LGBTQ+-centered events both on and off campus
- Using inclusive, respectful, and affirming language
- Avoiding assumptions about a person鈥檚 gender identity or sexual orientation
- Sharing resources with others to support LGBTQ+ individuals
- Actively challenging all forms of oppression that impact the LGBTQ+ community
- Collaborating with LGBTQ+ organizations to plan events, trainings, and workshops
- Encouraging peers to become Safe Zone trained
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