Dicentra's Next Monthly Event: This Thursday

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Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Safe Space Policies: Dialogue
and Exploration

Thursday, January 8th
6pm at In Other Words Women’s Books & Resources
8 NE Killingsworth
www.inotherwords.org

Join the Dicentra Collective for a discussion and presentation on the
impact of sexual assault, domestic violence and safe space policies on
our lives and our communities.

The event will begin with a facilitated conversation to explore the
strengths and challenges of the response to sexual assault, domestic
violence and safe space policies in our communities. We will present
experiences and knowledge on organizing and responds to these issues
from Communities Against Rape and Abuse in Seattle, WA. Finally, we
will use the information gathered from the event to explore "what's
next" for our communities.

Our Intentions:
As a collective, we recognize the importance of ongoing dialogue about
these difficult issues in order to ensure that our collective energy
moves towards deeper understanding and healing rather than
disconnection and alienation. We recognize that these discussions can
be both triggering and challenging. A team will be available to
provide additional support to you at the event.

Questions To Think About Prior To The Event:
- In your experience of sexual assault, domestic violence and/or safe
space policies, what worked well or made you feel supported?
- What would you have liked to happen differently?

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Dicentra is a Portland, OR area collective actively engaged in
creating radical communities of care, networks of support, and
movements based on relationship building.

Dicentra Collective intends to create safe, learning space at our
events. We ask that participants consider how their language and
behavior impacts others in attendance. We are striving for a community
that is supportive and inclusive. One where we are able to communicate
and work to effectively resolve challenging situations. It will take
the collective accountability and awareness of each of us to create
this kind of environment. A support team will be available to address
any issues that may arise during our events; if you find yourself in
need of support please seek out members of our team who will be
identified at the start of each event. Please visit www.dicentracollective.org
for more information on our policies, procedures and support team.

If you need any accommodation for a special needs please contact us at
in...@dicentracollective.org