Safe Space

A safe space is a type of haven—any place (on or offline) that implicitly or explicitly avoids what are perceived as triggers of stress (stressors or triggers), and enforces rules against bullying and abuse. Safe spaces are created for an oppressed group to be able to attend without the fear of being endangered or silenced by the privileged group they would encounter outside of the safe space. For example, a black and minority ethnic (BME) group may be inaccessible to white people, as their position of privilege will potentially make the environment unsafe.
safer space, and positive space are terms that, as originally intended, were used to indicate that a teacher, educational institution, or student body did not tolerate anti-LGBT violence, harassment or hate speech, thereby creating a safe place for all LGBT students.
See also Hacker space.
The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) which claims to represent 200,000 Muslims in Victoriastated that the Muslim community suffered mental health and other problems due to the suspicions to which it is subjected. The ICV proposed that Islamic community groups be given funds to create "safe spaces" where "inflammatory" issues could be discussed without being judged.[7] The proposal was rejected by government and instigated a review of government funding towards the ICV.[7][8]
See also Autism-Safespace.
Category:Safety
Category:Social
Category:Mental health