Research shows that having no community response to hate violence is interpreted as acceptance by the perpetrators, the public and — worse — targeted communities. Communities across the U.S. continue to utilize creative strategies to disrupt and prevent violence, while supporting the healing of impacted community members.

Participants explore the range of possibilities for small or large community action to interrupt oppression institutionally and interpersonally while leading with dignity, compassion, and love. Participants examine their strengths, relationships, and resources, and how to apply them towards building beloved communities.

Participants learn:

-How to “imagine otherwise” toward building beloved communities

-Restorative frameworks for navigating conflict

-Definitions of different types of power

-Resource and relationship mapping tools and strategies

This workshop is recommended for adults who have previously attended Upstander or De-escalation workshops, either with CAE or another community partner.