Welcome to the UMW Safe Zone program!
Mission: In keeping with the University’s Community values, UMW’s Safe Zone Program seeks to foster an environment which affirms an inclusive and supportive community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) citizens and allies, to create opportunities and resources to allow UMW to embrace the full range of diversities, and create maximum educational engagement for all. In keeping with these goals, the program seeks to educate its citizens, provide appropriate referrals, assess campus climate, and advocate for community members.
Trainings: The Safe Zone program offers workshops for faculty, staff, and students designed to help them become more informed and supportive allies for the LGBTQ community. At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to sign a pledge agreeing to comply with the Safe Zone mission and be given a Safe Zone sticker or button to display.
See our training request form to request a workshop.
See all Safe Zone and Campus Resources
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, September 7 from 11am-2pm in the lobby of the Cedric Rucker University Center come visit our resource table and get free HIV testing.
- Wednesday, October 11 from 11am-2pm in the lobby of the Cedric Rucker University Center come visit our table to celebrate National Coming Out Day.
- Wednesday, October 11 at 4pm we will host our Faculty/Staff Book Club. Please email lwilson5@umw.edu to learn more or to sign-up.
You Are Not Alone: Resources for UMW survivors of sexual and gender-based violence
See our list of Safe Zone trainers and members
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If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Laura Wilson (lwilson5@umw.edu)