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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we have Safezone?

The University of Wyoming (UW) and the surrounding community are proud of their culturally diverse population and support cultural diversity in every way possible. Safe Zone is a subtle way to say that all sexual orientations and gender indentity and expressions are part of our culture and are acknowledged and supported.

What is Safe Zone?

Safe Zone is a program designed to increase the overall campus community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and other marginalized persons. Safe Zone was created to provide a safer, more receptive, and accepting campus climate by preparing members of the UW community to serve as a resource on LGBTQ issues while educating the campus community about the Safe Zone Program. Beginning in the Academic Year 2007-08 the program will begin providing three ongoing workshops to the campus community - SafeZONE 101, Gender Identity 101, and Becoming an Ally.

What does it mean to be a Safe Zone member?

Safe Zone members agree to be aware of the presence of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Members also believe that campuses and communities are enriched by the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and are willing to assist individuals in accessing support and information resources on campus and in the community. Safe Zone members also agree to maintain confidentiality at work and comfortably use inclusive language, avoid stereotyping, and do not assume heterosexuality.

Members display a Safe Zone placard to identify themselves as someone who has chosen to educate her/himself about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and has information about local resources.

Anyone who is interested and willing to be an ally/advocate can join SafeZONE. Members of Safe Zone need only to be open and supportive to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and willing to learn about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expressions.

Do I have to be LBTQ to join Safe Zone?

Displaying a SafeZ one symbol does not mean that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. It means you are supportive of the needs of others and willing to learn about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

How do I join Safe Zone?

Contact us at cac@uwyo.edu or call us at 766-6340 for more information.

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