Safe Zone Training

What Is Safe Zone Training?

Safe Zone is a training program for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning and diverse gender identities/sexualities community. This engaging and interactive training is presented by LGBTQ* trained Babson Community members. Participation in this training will allow participants to receive a Safe Zone sticker to identify yourself as a Safe Zone.

What Is Gender Expansive Training?

Gender Expansive training is the second addition to the Safe Zone training. It discusses trans identities and the gender binary, how it’s everywhere, ways it impacts people, and best practices to create a more supportive and gender inclusive community.

Training Topics

Safe Zone

LGBTQ+ Urgency and Education
Common Language/Terminology
Beyond the Gender Binary Exercise
How to Provide Support/Be an Ally
Resources and Best Practices

Downloads
Safe Zone Workshop Participant Packet (pdf)
Local LGBTQ Resources (pdf)

Gender Expansive

In depth LGBTQ+ Terms and Concepts
Interactive group work discussing gender identity
Discuss misconceptions
Talk through scenarios involving said topics
Communicate and apply Best Practices

Safe Zone is a training program that allows people of all walks of life to discuss and understand the experiences of LGBTQ people. Each training session is engaging and practical for each participant, no matter what their experience level.

Kevin Araujo-Lipine

Director, Residence Education