The Safe Zone program is in a period of transition. Started by students in 2004, the program is moving to a new administrative home. We hope to expand the program and ensure its longevity. Check back for more information.
Identify lesbian/gay contributions throughout the curriculum.
(History, art, science, literature, religion, etc.).
Provide history of oppression.
(Holocaust, origin of the word “faggot”).
Submit request to improve library holdings (both fiction and non-fiction)
related to sexual diversity. Make an effort to keep such materials up-to-date.
Develop and /or advertise resources (i.e. support group) for lesbian/gay students and their families.
Bring openly lesbian and gay adults as resources in classes or programs.
Include lesbian and gay concerns in all prevention programs (suicide, dropout, pregnancy, etc.); and in training of peer leaders, student government, etc.
Support your lesbian and gay colleagues.
Policies:
A. Schools are encouraged to develop policies protecting LGBTQ students from harassment, violence, and discrimination.
B. Include “Sexual & Gender Orientation as protected categories in you anti-discrimination policies.
C. Extend “Domestic Partnership” benefits to LGBTQ employees on par with heterosexual employees.
Schools are encouraged to provide affirming counseling for LGBTQ youth and their families.
Schools are encouraged to recruit “open” LGBTQ faculty and staff toserve as supportive adult role models for all youth.
Educate yourself to the needs and experiences of LGBTQ youth and their families.
Support official university recognition and funding of LGBTQ organizations.
LGBTA Resources + Information, Office of the Provost, lgbta@case.edu, 216.368.4344
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