SAFE ZONE Program SAFE ZONE is a program designed to increase
the overall campus community’s understanding and awareness of
issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning
(LGBTQ) and other marginalized persons. SAFE ZONE was created to
provide a safer, more receptive, and accepting campus climate by
preparing members of the Richland community to serve as a
resource on LGBTQ issues while educating the campus community
about the SAFE ZONE Program. Why do we have SAFE ZONE? Richland
Community College is proud of our culturally diverse population
and support cultural diversity in every way possible. SAFEZONE
is a subtle way to say that all sexual orientations and gender
identity and expressions are part of our culture and are
acknowledged and supported. What does it mean? The symbol
indicates a designated "SAFE ZONE" location and is intended to
provide a space where gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered
persons are supported by someone who is understanding and
supportive. The symbol bears a pi