The Spectrum Center's LGBTQ Allyhood Development Training Program, started in 2005, seeks to empower members of the University community to actively engage in social justice allyhood. More than just a "Safe Zone" training, the Allyhood Development Training uses a social justice framework to guide participants through a curriculum that bridges knowledge of developmental theory to the lived experiences of LGBTQ identified people.

Topics include social identities, allyhood development models, LGBTQ terminology, active bystander intervention strategies, and practice utilizing the day's knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios.

Through active engagement in the training, participants will grow in their personal awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions as it relates to their engagement in doing ally work. The purpose of having the Allyhood Development Training is to promote a campus community in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Sign up at https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/2527