Safe Zone at UT is an educational workshop series focusing on:

• Basic language and terminology related to gender and sexuality
• Awareness and understanding of the intersections of gender, sexuality, and other social identities
• Skills to intervene in situations of discrimination and injustice
• Knowledge about LGBTQ+ resources available on UT’s campus.

Safe Zone is open to all current faculty, staff, and students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 

After participating in Tier 1, session participants will be able to:

• identify and articulate the purpose of Safe Zone at UT
• identify gender and sexuality-related resources at UT
• identify and apply basic language and terminology related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation