[Sdalliance] Fwd: Safer space policy

[Yesenia Padilla]

Hello Compas:

Per Anne's request, please find below the Safer Space Guidelines, as
drafted by SOGI Grossmont, that have been read at the past few meetings at
the start of the meeting.

Best,

Yesi

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From: "Mickey Smith" <mickey.h.smith at gmail.com>
Date: Jan 10, 2017 8:07 PM
Subject: Safer space policy
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SAFER SPACE POLICY
To make SOGI Grossmont a supportive, non-threatening
environment, we employ the following safer space policies:
We enter this space with a commitment to mutual respect,
mutual aid, anti-oppression, advocacy, conflict resolution,
nonviolence.
We respect everyone’s names, gender pronouns,
expressed identities, and experiences. We avoid making
assumptions, promote mutual appreciation, and understand
that no one is required to share information about their
identities or experience(s).
We support the empowerment of each person and strive
to continually acknowledge the histories and structures of
oppression that marginalize some and divide us all.
We commit to making spaces as accessible as possible;
physically, socially, and personally.
We do not engage in violence or threats.
We obtain explicit consent for physical touch or using
others’ belongings.
We recognize that certain behavior can be triggering
for individuals, such as trivializing or dismissing someone’s
thoughts or experiences.
We commit to hearing each other and creating
opportunities for all voices to be heard.
We accept a shared responsibility where we hold
ourselves and one another accountable to these agreements,
without violence, judgment, or assumption of intent.
We encourage open minds and open hearts. We do
not assume the intentions of others in order to foster
a non-judgmental and accessible environment.
We promote inclusive learning spaces. We encourage
anyone who is feeling less than familiar with terminology,
concepts, or context to ask questions in the spirit of personal
growth.



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*Yesenia Padilla*
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