{"id":14743,"date":"2021-05-12T09:30:05","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T23:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=14743"},"modified":"2021-05-07T13:30:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T03:30:31","slug":"making-library-spaces-safe-for-all-of-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2021\/05\/12\/making-library-spaces-safe-for-all-of-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Library spaces safe for all of us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everyone has\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0right to feel<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0welcome,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">comfortable<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and safe in our Library spaces<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All of our Library staff are trained through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bblearn.griffith.edu.au\/webapps\/blackboard\/execute\/launcher?type=Course&amp;id=_79676_1&amp;url=\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MATE Bystander Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is a prevention education program that empowers people to be active bystanders.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0means<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">always\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ready to step in and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">address disrespectful behaviours,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listen to your concerns and assist you in accessing appropriate support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ssault,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">harassment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0disrespectful behaviours<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are not tolerated at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Griffith<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ensure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Library<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0safe for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do we all make Library spaces safe?<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We all share a responsibility to make our spaces safe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0mindful of your own behaviour and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">being\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">respectful towards others<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is the first step, but\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">there&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0more we can do to ensure our spaces are safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">amiliarising yourself with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Griffith\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/safe-campuses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safe campuses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">website\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be proactive about<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your safety and the safety of others.<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are a few tips to get started:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bookmark the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0website<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on your pho<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ne or laptop\u2019s internet browser so you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can easily locate it if\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">needed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ave\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0important phone numbers to your phone\u2019s contacts list<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ead through<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the information on the website\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to get\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an idea of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">various\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">resources<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">training<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and support that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/safe-campuses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safe campuses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has resources and training modules for many different scenarios and top<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ics, whether<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recognising unsafe behaviours, understanding consent or supporting others.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0forget to check out the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/safe-campuses\/definitions-and-faqs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0page for additional\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">guidance and tips.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may also like to take a look at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/security\/personal-and-property-security\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal and property security<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0website and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online Health and Wellness Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What if I need support?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0experienced assault, harassment or other disrespectful behaviours,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019re not alone and we\u2019re here to support you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can find options for support on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/safe-campuses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safe campuses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0website or speak to our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0friendly Library staff<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for assistance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you witness or experience\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unsafe\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">behaviour in our Library spaces, please let our Library staff\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">know:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we\u2019re here to help.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The Library is also a designated\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/about#module\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LGBTI Safe Place<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you can always be 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href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2021\/05\/12\/making-library-spaces-safe-for-all-of-us\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;Making Library spaces safe for all of us&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5,3],"tags":[162],"class_list":["post-14743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-academics","category-researchers","category-students","tag-general"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Emily 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