Safe spaces within an environment

A safe space is where you can be in an environment where you won’t be attacked verbally,  physically or emotionally with words, gestures and actions toward yourself. Being able to come as how or have been designed or cut out to be. An area created to express yourself with out being challenged because of criticism to do with things race, orientation gender, cultural background plus more. An area where you see people just like yourself. With no fear of fully expressing your self.

To me this means I can turn up to any space, sector or environment not having to read the room and think, oh my gosh I don’t belong here, because I’m black or because I am a woman. This also makes me feel like I have a fair chance in my environment and I won’t be judged or criticised. This will give me the confidence to feel safe and protected as boundaries and thoughts have been put in place to pay attention to my needs.

To make a change or make it more accessible, I would implement groups and forums to recognise and create awareness. Bill boards and Ad campaigns to get people’s attention. Also, a designated area showing appreciation to minorities. This could be implement to rotate and be changed on a regular basis. Networking events like coffee mornings power hours before or after work. Monthly seminars where people can come together discuss topics and share positivity and express themselves and feel empowered.

If it’s not available a special area weather it be the library or entrance desk a designated space for leaflets and flyers sign posting individuals to further support and locations.