Safe Zone Training for Organizations and Businesses
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The Community Safe Zone training for Stevens Point and surrounding community members is an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions we need to create Safe Zone spaces.

Each of us has an identity based on our background, including our gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, age, mental health, disability, education, socioeconomic status, veteran status, etc. This combination is unique to each of us.  We call that uniqueness our intersectionality. Unfortunately, many backgrounds have been marginalized against and even targeted with violence in the past and today. We create Safe Zone spaces to allow people to be their true selves, without fear of such threats.

By completing Safe Zone training and displaying the Community Safe Zone Placard, you open your door as a supportive ally. You communicate that others can openly confide in you about their identities and experiences. You don't need to be an expert to display the placard. However, your placard indicates you commitment to allyship with the LGBTQ+ community, which we will explore further in the Safe Zone training session.

Learning Outcomes

If you bring sufficient ability and apply reasonable effort to this workshop, you will improve your abilities to:

  • Use inclusive language about gender and sexuality
  • Describe the differences between gender identity, gender expression, sex, and sexuality
  • Identify challenges faced by trans, non-binary, and non-heterosexual folks
  • Help create more inclusive environments by being an ally to LGBTQ+ folks

​Registration Information


Pricing Based Upon Group Size

  • $750 for groups of 1-24 people (non-profit rate is $350)
  • $1,000 for groups of 25-40 people (non-profit rate is $450)
  • Groups over 40 people, please contact us for pricing.


​The Faculty and Staff Gender-Sexuality Alliance, in partnership with Continuing Education, provides these Safe Zone training sessions to members of our community who are seeking greater knowledge to support and serve LBGTQ+ folks.

​Cancellation Policy


Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is contacted at least seven (7) days before the start of a class. No refunds will be given with less than seven (7) days notice. Programs that involve pre-ordering of materials and/or travel will not qualify for a refund unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, severe weather, or instructor illness. A full refund will be issued under these circumstances. BE SURE to provide your email address and phone number when registering so we can contact you if a class is cancelled for any reason. Email Continuing Education Customer Service at  uwspceweb@uwsp.edu to cancel your registration.

​Contact Information


To learn more about Safe Zone training, contact Brianna Burke, Career Specialist, Academic & Career Advising Center, at bburke@uwsp.edu / (715) 346-3226.

For assistance with registration, contact Continuing Education at uwspceweb@uwsp.edu for assistance or call 715-346-3838.  

​Special Needs and Accommodations


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two week in advance. Please contact Continuing Education Customer Service at 715-346-3838 or uwspceweb@uwsp.edu.