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Publication Date: 2008-Mar
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Safe Zones: Creating LGBT Safe Space Ally Programs
Poynter, Kerry John; Tubbs, Nancy Jean
Journal of LGBT Youth, v5 n1 p121-132 Mar 2008
This article discusses model LGBT Safe Space Ally programs. These programs, often called "Safe Zones," include self selected students, faculty, and employees who publicly show support by displaying stickers, signs, and other identifiable items. Issues covered in the article include history, development, training, membership, assessment, and political considerations. (Contains 1 note.)
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, School Safety, Models, Social Bias, Educational Environment, School Culture, Consciousness Raising, Student Attitudes, Social Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Program Development, Staff Development, Political Issues, Workshops, Program Evaluation, College Students
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