HOW IS THE UNIVERSE

TREATING YOU
LATELY?

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 HOW HAVE YOU
BEEN COPING?

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 SAFE SPACE: SAFE SCHOOLS
APRIL ALIANZA

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 What is a Safe Space?
The term safe space generally means “a place or environment in which a person or
category of people can feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination,
criticism, harassment or any other emotional or physical harm

A safe space is typically meant for marginalized populations to have a space that is
conducive to their physical well-being. It can also be used to voice common narratives
throughout the group.

A place or an environment where a person is respected, secured, could show and

communicate their true self where there is genuine care, support system, sensitivity,
equality, no judgment and no discrimination of one’s gender, age, race, social standing,
and experiences

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 Safe Spaces in School

If a school knows or reasonably should know about

acts of gender-based sexual harassment or sexual
violence being committed that creates a hostile
environment, the school must take immediate
action to eliminate the same acts, prevent their
recurrence, and address their effects

SAFE SPACES ACT, RA 11313

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 Why is a school a Safe Space for
Students?
A safe school is one where teaching and learning
are not distracted; disruptions are minimized;
violence, drugs, bullying and fear are not
present; students are not discriminated against;
expectations for behavior are clearly
communicated; and consequences for
infractions are consistently and fairly applied.

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 What is an example of a Safe Space?
Safe Spaces include: libraries,
Clinic, Meditation rooms, Chapels,
Contemplation Room, classrooms,
and counseling room. Public areas
are included as a Safe Space
which is accessible to everyone.

A designated Safe Space locations

display the Safe Place sign.

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 Why is Safe Space
Important to students?

When students do not feel

safe, their mental health
suffers, negatively impacting
their academic performance.
To thrive academically,
emotionally, and socially,
students require a safe and
supportive school
environment as the
foundation for success.

(NCTSN, 2013)
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 Why is Safe Space
Important to students?

Students learn better when

they are part of a supportive
community of learners. When
you create a positive
learning environment where
students feel accepted, seen,
and valued, they are more
likely to persist in their
studies.

(NCTSN, 2013)
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 AS AN EDUCATOR/FORMATOR

It is a responsibility to develop a learning environment where

students feel motivated to learn within the boundaries and
expectations of a safe classroom.
Build positive relationship with parents and students
Be warm, friendly, and present. Be Professional.
Be clear on Teacher-Specific classroom policies
Uphold internal and external policies in support of Safe Space
(Ex: Student Handbook; Safe Spaces Act)

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 BENILDE’S PRACTICES
(1)Benilde Well-Being Center (BWC)
Counselors; Kaagapay Student Volunteers
(2)Center for Inclusive Education (CIE)
Case Workers; Benilde Best Buddies
Conduct of Inclusion Workshop for students, faculty, and
associates

(3)Benilde Clinic (BC)

Medical consultation through QR Code
EMT and Nurses during in-campus and off-campus
activities

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 BENILDE’S PRACTICES
(4) Center for Emergency Management Safety and Security
Safety and Security Personnel during in-campus and off-
campus activities
Conduct of safety drills
(5)Class Consultation
One-on-One consultation (By Appointment: Online or Onsite)

(6)Academic Advising
(7) Center for Lasallian Ministry (CLM)
Student Ministry
(8) Center for Sports Development (CSD)

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 Enforcement of Policies

General Dress Code Policy

Anti-Hazing Act
“Extra-Ordinary Monday”
Preventive Measures
Implementing Rules and
Against Violence and
Regulations on Handling
Sanctions on Fraternities
Deadly Weapons
and Other Student
Benilde Data Privacy Policy
Online and Onsite Organizations

DLS-CSB Social Media Implementing Guidelines

Policy on Mandatory Random
Drug Testing
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 Enforcement of Policies

The Implementing
General Guidelines on
Guidelines for the Conduct
Safety and Security
of Drug Testing of Students
Anti-Bullying Policy
in Higher Education
Institutions
Safe Spaces Act
Benilde Implementing
Guidelines on Safe
Spaces Act

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 Benilde as an Inclusive School

National Service Training ALS Program

Program

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 Benilde as an Inclusive School

School of Deaf and Applied Benilde Student Government

Studies

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 Benilde as an Inclusive School

Benilde International Student Benilde Student Life

Emissaries

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 #Be Like No Other.
#Benilde Like No Other.

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