UpStander Training and Basic Self Defense

FLUX FACTORYThe mission of Flux Factory is to support innovative and collaborative art works. It is thus primarily an incubation and laboratory space for works that are indialogue with the physical, social, and cultural space of New York City (though collaborations may start in New York and stretch far beyond). The goal of the Flux art collective is to create a forum where Flux artists can collaborate with each other as well as others in an experimental lab that produces new works. These new works force participants to work with people they’ve never worked with before, or with unfamiliar media, or formal constraints. Flux Factory supports work that reflects upon and alters public space in dynamic ways. Flux Factory is also a public and community space in itself. It provides a computer center, darkroom, performance space, musical recording space, publishing equipment, and a weekly Thursday night dinner and salon that has become a well-known venue for artists and intellectuals to present both finished pieces and, more importantly, works-in-progress.CENTER FOR ANTI-VIOLENCE EDUCATIONThe Center for Anti-violence Education (CAE) works as a catalyst for change in the lives of women, LGBT people, teen women, children, and other communities especially affected by violence. CAE’s programs are designed to develop participants’ skills, knowledge, and awareness to enable them to heal from, prevent, and counter violence. We do this work to actively create a peaceful, just, and equitable world.

FLUX FACTORY & THE CENTER FOR ANTI-VIOLENCE EDUCATION

Saturday, May 27, 2:00PM-4:00PM at the <A HREF="http://www.fluxfactory.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Flux Factory Gallery</A> Free upstander training and basic self defense by the <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/CAENYC/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE)</A> Please RSVP! Limited space. Why this workshop? Upstander workshops are designed to equip those facing hate and violence with de-escalation skills and basic self-defense techniques. Additionally, this training empowers bystanders with the tools they need to help those facing harassment by choosing intentionally from a continuum of tactics. These two approaches combined offer New Yorkers unique and critical options for keeping our communities as safe as possible and mitigating violence. More about this workshop The workshop involves building mind/body awareness, awareness of gender and race issues when intervening, how to report hate incidents, and how individuals can become involved in a movement to end systemic hate and violence. What can I expect? The training is highly interactive and allows each participant to choose to practice strategies that match their personality and comfort level. We will practice assertive communication skills, some physical moves such as “head blocks” to protect yourself physically, and role play scenarios of harassment and Upstander intervention. Because so many people in our workshop are already survivors of harassment or violence, it is important to note that students are 100% in charge of their learning experience and may step out of activities at any time. What is the Center for Anti-Violence Education and why are they offering this session? The Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) develops and implements comprehensive violence prevention programs for individuals and organizations. Through a combination of education, physical empowerment and leadership development, CAE provides underserved communities with skills to break cycles of violence—including assault, intimate partner violence, street harassment, and abuse. Who is welcome to participate? The trainings are open to all whether you identify as someone targeted by hate, someone who wishes to be an ally to targeted communities, or both. Some groups may choose to focus more on self-defense and de-escalation skills and some more on Upstander skills. Please let us know which you prefer.

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