WESTEM Events

Guidelines for Creating a Safe Space

• We welcome and respect everyone.
• We respect others’ physical and emotional boundaries.
• We acknowledge that our actions and words may have unintended effects on other people and that their feelings are valid, regardless of your intentions.
• We appreciate diversity and value everyone’s voice.
• We respect people’s opinions, beliefs, differing states of being and differing points of view.
• We respect others’ identities and backgrounds, including pronouns and names.
• We treat and care for everyone equally.
• Whenever we are in doubt, we will start by being kind. 
• We value confidentiality.
• We encourage everyone to care of their own safety. If you need to step out, feel free to do so. If you feel unsafe, let the facilitator know.