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Respect individuals' privacy. All contacts between a Safe Zone member and a student and/or
employee should be kept confidential, with the exception of consultations with the Safe Zone
project coordinator, as needed.
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You may find yourself being an advocate, advisor, teacher or mentor to those who seek your
support. We strictly prohibit romantic or sexual relationships forming between you and a student
who seeks you out as a support through the Safe Zone program. We also strongly recommend that you connect
students with social supports other than the ones with which you are currently involved. In order for this
program to be successful, it is important that Safe Zone members keep clear, professional boundaries.
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Try to use language that reflects the terminology the individual uses of him/herself rather than imposing
terms that reflect your own estimate of the individual (Example: A student may be exploring his/her sexuality
and may not identify self as gay/lesbian/bisexual even though she/he is engaging in same sex relationships).
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Please feel free to consult with any of the Safe Zone planning committee members whenever you have questions or would
like consultation regarding how to support, advise or refer a student. Contact information, for the Safe Zone planning
committee can be found here.
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Refer individuals to counseling when appropriate. If someone is experiencing a good deal of psychological
distress and is having difficulty coping, suggest that counseling may be helpful to him/her. A good guideline
for you to use: If you are feeling overwhelmed or worried about an individual, a referral to the Counseling
Center would probably be appropriate. The Counseling Center is unable to provide ongoing services to
non-students, but the faculty there are available as consultants and will gladly provide referrals outside
of the University.
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Please display the Safe Zone symbol on your door in a visible place at your work station. If someone tears
it down or defaces it, please inform Jim Hansen, Director of Public Safety, 724-938-4299 AND email
Safezone@cup.edu to replace the symbol.
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Update your resource manual when new materials are sent to you. Feel free to let others photocopy materials
from the manual.
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Email Safezone@cup.edu if you are leaving the University, changing offices, or want to withdraw or
take a temporary break from the Safe Zone program.
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The Safe Zone committee reserves the right to withhold or revoke membership status of anyone who is unable
to serve the mission of the program.
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