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Safe Zone is a program geared towards providing education, so participants can better understand impacts the LGBTQ+ community experience to give participants some tools to help create an inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty at Minnesota State University-Mankato  This program allows for introspection and reflection on various aspects of the LGBTQ+ community via presentation, discussion, and activities that aim to improve Allyship & Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. This is a great training for those who wish to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and how to better support those in your life that identify as LGBTQ+.

There are two LGBT+ Safe Zone Training opportunities in Feburary:

· Part 1 Training on Feburary 7th from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

· Part 2 Training on Feburary 14th from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

Register to attend and complete a Safe Zone Training

Registration Now Open for the Culturally Responsive Communication Series Click Here

The Maverick Diversity Institute offers challenging and unique workshops and programs that will help you to become knowledgeable on inclusivity, access, and equity in your workplace and classroom environment. In recognition of Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month, VARP will be leading a trauma-informed care training. Trauma-informed care is secondary and tertiary prevention of sexual violence, gender-based violence, and violence that is experienced as a result of systemically reinforced discrimination and bias. Part of being trauma-informed is understanding the history of violence prevention’s foundation in DEIA movements, and that while an approach has standardized best practices, needs around safety and reporting are linked to intersectional identities, normative behaviors, social contracts, and codified laws.    

This workshop will inform participants about the impacts of trauma and trauma-informed approaches around disclosures of sexual violence & abuse. In doing so, it will specifically move from a discussion of background and definitions, to self-care, understanding the physiological impacts of trauma, environmental strategies (spaces, active listening, questions that are helpful vs. harmful), and resources.

Registration is required, register to attend the Trauma-Informed Care Training for Sexual Violence Prevention!

This workshop will examine feminist theory and how the goals of feminism and transgender rights intersect with one another. The workshop will also highlight how rhetoric recently used against the transgender community has negative implications for both feminism and Women’s Rights.