safe space

noun

: a place (as on a college campus) intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations

… student volunteers put up posters advertising that a "safe space" would be available for anyone who found the debate too upsetting.—

Judith Shulevitz

Women, sexual assault victims, people of color, transgender students. College campuses have created "safe spaces" for all sorts of marginalized groups.—

Catherine Rampell

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One approach to consider is a pairing with a mental health practitioner, now seen as a positive thanks to leaders like Simone Biles, who've been transparent about the positive impact of such a pairing; leaders will gain a safe space to unpack and process difficult challenges. —

Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Positive working relationships provide a safe space for support and encouragement, enhancing both productivity and job satisfaction. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Verizon will serve as a supporting partner for City in the Community’s night leagues program, a youth weekend soccer program that provides New York City youth a safe space to play and connects participants to mentors to improve their career and college readiness. —

Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024 At the same time, meditations curated by Black women create a safe space to release anxiety and stress and increase self-compassion. —

Celeste Polanco, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for safe space