Category: community accountability

Creative interventions toolkit: A practical guide to stop interpersonal violence. Pre-release; 2012.

This pre-release version of the Creative Interventions Toolkit is freely distributed at www.creative-interventions.org To support the work of Creative Interventions, please go here to find out what you can do to: join the movement, tell your story, or help end violence.  The Creative Interventions Toolkit can also be viewed by section: Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgements Section 1 – Introduction and FAQ Section 2 –  Some Basics Everyone Should Know Section 3 – Model Overview: Is it right for you? Section 4 – Tools to Mix and Match Section 4A – Getting Clear: What is going on? Section 4B – Staying Safe: How do we stay safe? Section 4C – Mapping Allies and Barriers: Who can help? Section 4D – Goal Setting: What do we want? Section 4E – Supporting Survivors or Victims: How can we help? Section 4F – Taking Accountability: How do we change violence? Section 4G – Working Together: How do we work together as a team? Section 4H – Keeping on Track: How do we move forward? Section 5 – Other Resources

Seattle Relationship Anarchy Code of Ethics

In a culture that limits the definition of relationship, we seek to expand it. We value the vast dynamic diversity that exists in the ways we approach and shape our relationships. The path is wide. Empathy & Compassion We treat each other with care and respect in ways that stretch beyond tolerance. We seek to erode and dispel shame in the space where we celebrate, process, and support each other’s dazzlingly different choices, experiences, histories, perspectives, explorations, difficulties and triumphs, regardless of whether they are congruent or divergent from our own. We honor each individual’s expression of identity; including and not limited to relationship structure, spiritual practices, sexual identity, gender identity, culture, race, ethnicity, age, physical ability, emotional ability, mental health, class, or musical preference. We strive to dissolve preconceived ideas, assumptions, and judgment of those differences. Nobody’s relationship looks exactly like another’s and we think that’s fucking rad. Radical Authenticity We give and are given the opportunity to manifest radical authenticity with each other, to go deep with less fear of condemnation for our identity or our choices. We are invested in each other, through mistakes and triumphs. Social Connectedness We believe in the ineffable magic of showing up; we strive to engage each other in-person. Relationships are an important and powerful vehicle for change. We seek to create and strengthen relationships in a purposeful effort to restore, maintain, and enhance our well-being. Evolution Through Agency Our most profound resource is the quality of what we offer each other. By showing up and creating space forRead more