Safezone | Washburn University

Goals of the Washburn University Safe Zone Program

To increase the overall campus community's understanding and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) issues
To provide a greater sense of safety for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender student community
To offer information to straight allies in positions where they may be in contact with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people (as classmates, roommates, friends, residents, students, staff, faculty, etc.)
To act as a resource of information regarding homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia and LGBTQ issues on the WU campus and the surrounding Washburn community.

Ally Safe Zone Basic Training: Washburn Faculty, Staff and Students have the opportunity to learn and experience current, relevant, and necessary information regarding awareness, safety, and available resources for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. After the completion of a 3 hour Basic Training session, participants have the opportunity to become a Washburn Ally, declaring their office to be a Safe Zone.
Beyond the Basics -The purpose of Beyond the Basics is to continue the dialogue and learning opportunities for Washburn Allies. It is recommended but not required that participants attend an Ally Safe Zone training prior to attending a Beyond the Basics program.

To register for an Ally Safe Zone Basic Training or a Beyond the Basics event please email getalife@washburn.edu.