Participant Expectations

Certified Allies in the Safe Space Program will:

  • Be a first line of contact/support for LGBTQIA2+ students
  • Continue to explore your own personal comfort with LGBTQIA2+ issues
  • Engage in continual education about the LGBTQIA2+ community
  • Provide relevant campus resources, referrals, and policy information
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be an active listener
  • Do no harm
  • Not exceed their own training, expertise, or knowledge
  • Treat all students equitably
  • Be comfortable with public identification as safe space
  • Assess their time constraints ahead of time, and obtain prior approval from their supervisor