"How We See People" Anti Oppression / Mass Incarceration
2020-02-08 10:00 - 14:30, 2020-01-11 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
How do we see people? What’s the impact on others? What lenses do we see through and where do these lenses come from? How are *we* seen?
Whether we are overvalued or undervalued by society, the ways that we are seen are influenced by multiple systems, histories, experiences and institutions. This workshop seeks to explain the systems and institutions that shape the ways we see ourselves and others so that we can be more accountable for the impacts: internalized racial superiority, internalized racial inferiority, prejudice, fear and discrimination towards folks with conviction histories.
Through practice, experience and discussion, we will develop a basic anti-oppression framework, especially useful for people who want to work in prison, work with people in reentry, or who work in nonprofits. We will also discuss the roots of racism and mass incarceration and how they intersect with other forms of oppression.
Freedom Project has been supporting programs in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and mindfulness inside Washington State prisons and in reentry for over 18 years. We believe that a successful social movement needs collaboration between folks working to break down oppressive systems from the inside and the outside. This workshop is part of the work we do to understand why people are incarcerated; examine our implicit biases about race, gender, power and violence; and practice making empowered choices about how we see people.
Lunch will be provided. Vegan and gluten-free options included.
This is an all-ages event; please let us know if you need support creating a safety plan.

NVC for You and Me (Module 8 of 8) - Leadership Series for Black, Indigenous and People of Color
2019-12-14 10:00 - 2019-12-15 17:00
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), sometimes called Compassionate Communication, guides us to re-frame how we communicate with each other. When combined with mindfulness, NVC helps us identify what is alive inside of us and find ways to express that. It allows us to work through conflict peacefully with integrity, and improve how we express ourselves.
But as amazing as NVC and mindfulness are at strengthening connections with self, friends, loved ones and community, the benefits haven’t been accessible to all communities. Sadly, NVC ’s packaging and delivery haven’t always been done in a way that’s felt inclusive to all.
“NVC for You and Me” will be facilitated by Roxy Manning. A licensed clinical psychologist, Roxy works to help the most vulnerable citizens of San Francisco get access to federal resources that can help them thrive. Roxy is one of the few Black CNVC Certified Trainers worldwide. She has served as Executive Director of BayNVC and lead trainer for BayNVC’s NVC Leadership Program. She co-founded the Nonviolent Leadership for Social Justice Retreat in 2007 and has been a core trainer at that event, exploring the intersection of race, ethnicity, class, and NVC, ever since. Roxy has experience supporting people working towards individual and social change nationally and internationally. As people of color, we can now experience Compassionate Communication in a way that resonates with us from a trainer who combines lived experience with critical theory.
Roxy Manning is so passionate about the idea of reframing NVC so that it is recentered in the culture and the history of our experience in this country that she has committed to flying here from Oakland, California one weekend a month for 4 months. She will teach, she will reframe, she will listen… When all is said and done, we hope to get from our time together an understanding of NVC that works for you and me. And since Roxy believes strongly that each one should reach one, she will offer 4 additional months of leadership training so that you can teach and facilitate NVC with a racial equity lens for your community.
We know that the framing of NVC is only part of the problem preventing people who come from our communities from participating in the trainings. The average person can’t take off 7 days from work to learn something new — no matter how beneficial it might be. And, the cost of many NVC trainings put them out of reach for many folks. Roxy has agreed to come up 1 weekend a month so many people can get an in-depth training without missing work. And the Freedom Project has committed to raising the funds to make her trip possible so that you can learn this important work at no cost to you. We will also help with transportation and child-care if you need that kind of help in order to attend the workshops. Our goal is to strip away the barriers that might prevent you from joining us on this journey to combine NVC with racial equity and benefit our communities.
And if you want to support this work because you are passionate about NVC being accessible to all communities you can still support by going to freedomprojectwa.org/supportnvcforyouandme

Volunteer Info Session
2019-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
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Join us to learn more about how you can become involved in Freedom Project, whether volunteering in the prison, community, office or any other unique way that YOU would like to contribute.
Volunteer Info Sessions take place on the second Wednesday of every month at the Freedom Project office. You can also join us using the Zoom video conferencing service, which is accessible both by phone and by phone app.

Join by Internet: https://zoom.us/j/806363165
Join by Phone: (646) 876-9923 then enter the Meeting ID: 806 363 165

"How We See People" Anti Oppression / Mass Incarceration
2019-12-07 10:00 - 14:30
RSVP
How do we see people? What’s the impact on others? What lenses do we see through and where do these lenses come from? How are *we* seen?
Whether we are overvalued or undervalued by society, the ways that we are seen are influenced by multiple systems, histories, experiences and institutions. This workshop seeks to explain the systems and institutions that shape the ways we see ourselves and others so that we can be more accountable for the impacts: internalized racial superiority, internalized racial inferiority, prejudice, fear and discrimination towards folks with conviction histories.
Through practice, experience and discussion, we will develop a basic anti-oppression framework, especially useful for people who want to work in prison, work with people in reentry, or who work in nonprofits. We will also discuss the roots of racism and mass incarceration and how they intersect with other forms of oppression.
Freedom Project has been supporting programs in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and mindfulness inside Washington State prisons and in reentry for over 18 years. We believe that a successful social movement needs collaboration between folks working to break down oppressive systems from the inside and the outside. This workshop is part of the work we do to understand why people are incarcerated; examine our implicit biases about race, gender, power and violence; and practice making empowered choices about how we see people.
Lunch will be provided. Vegan and gluten-free options included.
This is an all-ages event; please let us know if you need support creating a safety plan.

Decentering Whiteness in NVC, with Roxy Manning
2019-11-11 10:00 - 17:00
For Freedom Project Staff, Board and Volunteers

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) guides us to re-frame how we communicate with each other, helps us identify what is alive inside and find ways to express that. It allows us to work through conflict peacefully with integrity, and improve how we express ourselves. But as amazing as NVC is at strengthening connections with self, friends, loved ones and community, the benefits haven’t been accessible to all communities. Sadly, NVC ’s packaging and delivery haven’t always been done in a way that’s felt inclusive to all.

In the criminal legal system, People of Color are disproportionately impacted; however, many of Freedom Project’s classes are facilitated by white-identified people, and feedback from program participants and People of Color is that NVC’s framing and delivery have problematic nuances and unintended impact on People of Color.

These 8 monthly practice sessions are for those who want to identify and reframe the structures, systems, patterns and delivery of NVC that are centered in white dominant culture. Roxy will provide a framing of some of the issues that impact the relevancy and resonance of NVC in communities of color, grounded in bring insights and reflections from the NVC for You & Me workshop on Saturday and Sunday, a collaborative series for People of Color. Understand the nuances that create disconnection. Learn ways that NVC has unintended impact on People of Color. Collaborate as we reframe NVC so that its value can be shared without harm.

This is ongoing work; these Monday sessions will take place from 9am – 5pm on May 6, June 3, July 15, Aug 26, Sept 16, Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 9. It is preferred that you commit to the 8-month series, but even if you can’t attend all of them, come when you can.

Volunteer Appreciation Fall Celebration
2019-11-02 16:00 - 19:00
We haven’t said it enough – inside and outside the institutions, YOU make the programs happen. YOU play a critical role in supporting empathy, connection, and healing in our communities. So, we want to celebrate YOU and acknowledge all the different ways you contribute – including time, energy, care, money, empathy, resources, and connection!

Come enjoy Fall festivities at our Volunteer Appreciation Party for Freedom Project volunteers, family, friends and community. This evening will be focused on showering our volunteers and supporters with appreciation and fun over a deluxe taco bar and treats. Play games and win prizes! Enter a raffle to win prizes donated by the community – including a weekend at Ocean Shores! (Gluten-free and vegan options provided)

If you can’t make it in person, drop in through Zoom video link from 5:30-6:00 (provided in RSVP)
This is an all-ages family event (If you need assistance creating a safety plan, please let us know.)
RSVP HERE ((appreciated, but not required) )

Inside Out Toastmasters
2019-10-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Inside Out TM, WA
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month!

The only Reentry Toastmaster group in Washington, if not the country!

REENTRY (RE)CALL
2019-10-25 18:00 - 19:00
Reentry (Re)Call
Weekly phone support circle just for folks who have been formally incarcerated, whether it’s been a few days since release or a few years. Call in to get connected to resources or to just get support from those who have the same lived experience.

JOIN BY PHONE: 1-669-900-6833 (ID# 521 687 912)
JOIN BY INTERNET: https://zoom.us/j/521687912

Volunteer Work Party Wednesdays
2019-10-23 13:00 - 19:00
Drop-in open office hours for volunteers – come once, come weekly, come when you can. If you are a Prison Program Volunteer and need to prepare materials, come on down. Want to help in the office enter data, make phone calls, scan receipts, etc? That’s always needed. Have a talent for graphic design, social media, or something else? Let us know – we welcome your passion!
When you get to the building call 206-325-5678 for entry. Or email connect@freedomp1.sg-host.com to let us know you are on your way.
Thank you!!!
