safe space
noun/ˈseɪf speɪs/
/ˈseɪf speɪs/
- a place in which a person or a particular group of people can know that they will be free from harm or criticism
- The refuge provides a safe space for victims of domestic violence.
- The summer camp created a safe space for gay teens to learn leadership skills and grow in confidence.
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