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<div><div>____</div><div><br/></div><div><div>'''Summary of Action Items''' </div><div> | <div><div>____</div><div><br/></div><div><div>'''Summary of Action Items''' <br/></div><div> | ||
*Facilitate Groups Conversations Proposal (Nuri) | *Facilitate Groups Conversations Proposal (Nuri) | ||
*Fact finding training (All) | *Fact finding training (All) | ||
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*Email Notes and create email/google groups (Jennie) | *Email Notes and create email/google groups (Jennie) | ||
*Draft proposal (Rachel) | *Draft proposal (Rachel) | ||
<div>-------</div></div></div><div><br/></div><div>'''Upcoming Meetings'''</div><div><br/></div><div> | <div>-------</div></div></div><div><br/></div><div>'''Upcoming Meetings [already occurred]'''<br/></div><div><br/></div><div> | ||
*'''Friday 10 pm, meet at Ghandi''' | *'''Friday 10 pm, meet at Ghandi''' | ||
*'''Sunday 11:30 am, meet at Ghandi''' | *'''Sunday 11:30 am, meet at Ghandi''' | ||
</div><div>_____</div></div><div><br/></div><div>'''Meeting Notes: '''</div><div><br/></div>Present: R: Ruth<div>N: Nuri</div><div>Ra: Rachel</div><div>C: Clara</div><div>E: Eric</div><div>J: Jennie</div><div><br/></div><div>'''Defining What we're doing here'''</div><div>Why are we here? </div><div>R: Keeping the community together</div><div>N: witnessing conflict, interpersonal and between working groups. Facilitating group discussion within groups to decompress and work out what's been happening</div><div>R: we want to create a safe space to ask questions, witness internal conflict. Stopping the gossip and rumor mill. We need people to feel safe. </div><div><br/></div><div>Let's think about the scope of our work. </div><div>R: Security issues, general confusion</div><div>C: Do we approach people?</div><div>J: Yes, I think so. Example of the "Moon" in my collective house: either 2 people or groups can come to this person to mediate a conflict, or one person can approach the moon and say "How can I have this conversation with someone else? Can you help approach it with me?" </div><div>R: We want this movement not to become a bust-it-up festival</div><div>E: in specific instances, should we be proactive? </div><div>Temperature check: Yes</div><div>C: It's important to remember we don't want to add to tension</div><div>E: We're ''offering'' services to folks. </div><div>N: we're really inviting people and offering it, not saying "you need us to mediate." We should be proactive because those who need it might not seek us out. </div><div><br/></div><div>Name Suggestion: Community Wellness: Mediation and Conflict Evolution =) </div><div>We want to run skill building workshops, teaching folks empathetic communication</div><div>R: This terminology changes the stigma on conflict resolution</div><div><br/></div><div>Types of Tension we're seeing in Camp</div><div>Females feel uncomfortable in camp (there is a women's safe space in the works!) </div><div>Ra: We should consider setting guidelines for what's appropriate in our community space</div><div><br/></div><div>Kicking people out--the mechanics of that. </div><div>Can we do effective mediation? If so, how? </div><div>Ra: We need to have a few more conversations. Knows social workers than might be able to help train us. </div><div>N: Chloe is a social worker! Yay!</div><div>E: It may be necessary to remove folks, even if we don't like it. There's simply issues we're not able to handle. But we should help point them in a good direction. </div><div>Ra: A working group for decisions</div><div>R: We should include the GA in how decisions are made to get folks in the loop. It's not clear at the moment. </div><div>Clarifying question: it's not a GA in the moment to kick people out. But rather having them decide on the process</div><div>J: We should create a proposal</div><div>ACTION ITEM: Draft proposal tonight</div><div>N: Example, Sunday when the man pulled the knife. He tried to step in and ask the safety folks what their plan was for next time. It's purely reactionary right now. It needs to be more proactive. Guys in black masks reacting in the moment is scary. </div><div>R: Most evictions if not all have taken place to due drugs and folks not really part of the movement. I think we need steps. </div><div>N: We want people to leave camp peacefully and with dignaty. Trying to help folks understand that each other are not assholes, even when they're acting like it. </div><div>R: Lots of egos flair in these moments</div><div>J: There's a defensiveness on the camp's part as well</div><div>N: It's going to be a difficult conversation. Many are beligerant. Can we get expert training? </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Everyone research fact finding on expert training in dealing with this. </div><div>N: This comes after the proposal, though, I think/</div><div>R: It's still good information for everyone in the community</div><div>J: Identifying ourselves? </div><div>Decide White Arm Band. </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Jennie will look into white arm bands. </div><div>N: Some of the chaplains may be interested in participating. </div><div>Temperature check: we're all good. </div><div><br/></div><div>'''Working on Proposal about Evictions'''</div><div>We all agree: it must include context, where we're coming from, why</div><div>N: Should include what kinds of infractions will lead to eviction and what will lead to a mediation process. </div><div><br/></div><div>What are things we do not support in our community space? </div><div>Drug and alcohol us, violence and overt aggression--things that endanger the community and the movement</div><div><br/></div><div>What will lead to evictions? </div><div>Weapon and a direct threat</div><div>Stealing</div><div>Sexual harassment of the physical variety, and this is not meant to undermine verbal assault</div><div>Extreme unique circumstances that endanger our community</div><div><br/></div><div>What will lead to a mediation process if they want to remain in camp? </div><div>Physical aggression without a weapon</div><div>Heated verbal aggression towards person or property</div><div>Verbal and sexual harassment</div><div>language that endangers a person's sense of safety such as discriminatory language with aggressive intent. </div><div><br/></div><div>What does the process look like? </div><div>N: Steps! </div><div>First should be to assess the situation</div><div>-must hear each individual's story apart from each other</div><div>-must ask: do you want to remain in camp? </div><div>-must ask: do you understand why you're being asked to leave? </div><div>If someone has been violated, </div><div>can we provide emergency funds for them to get somewhere safe? </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Jennie will talk to Logistics on funds</div><div><br/></div><div>What about second chances? </div><div>Must ask: are you willing to modify your behavoir? do you give your work to be immediately evicted if you do not work towards change? </div><div>Must ask: How can we support you in modifying your behavior? </div><div>For the victim, </div><div>Must ask: will you leave if we give this person a second chance? </div><div>Must ask: how can we support you in staying? </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Mediator should have list of resources for those asked to leave camp. </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Everyone research resources!</div><div><br/></div><div>We need to create a place to have this conversation. </div><div><br/></div><div>____</div><div><br/></div><div><div>'''Summary of Action Items''' </div><div> | </div><div>_____</div></div><div><br/></div><div>'''Meeting Notes: '''</div><div><br/></div> | ||
Present: R: Ruth | |||
<div>N: Nuri</div><div>Ra: Rachel</div><div>C: Clara</div><div>E: Eric</div><div>J: Jennie</div><div><br/></div><div>'''Defining What we're doing here'''</div><div>Why are we here? </div><div>R: Keeping the community together</div><div>N: witnessing conflict, interpersonal and between working groups. Facilitating group discussion within groups to decompress and work out what's been happening</div><div>R: we want to create a safe space to ask questions, witness internal conflict. Stopping the gossip and rumor mill. We need people to feel safe. </div><div><br/></div><div>Let's think about the scope of our work. </div><div>R: Security issues, general confusion</div><div>C: Do we approach people?</div><div>J: Yes, I think so. Example of the "Moon" in my collective house: either 2 people or groups can come to this person to mediate a conflict, or one person can approach the moon and say "How can I have this conversation with someone else? Can you help approach it with me?" </div><div>R: We want this movement not to become a bust-it-up festival</div><div>E: in specific instances, should we be proactive? </div><div>Temperature check: Yes</div><div>C: It's important to remember we don't want to add to tension</div><div>E: We're ''offering'' services to folks. </div><div>N: we're really inviting people and offering it, not saying "you need us to mediate." We should be proactive because those who need it might not seek us out. </div><div><br/></div><div>Name Suggestion: Community Wellness: Mediation and Conflict Evolution =) </div><div>We want to run skill building workshops, teaching folks empathetic communication</div><div>R: This terminology changes the stigma on conflict resolution</div><div><br/></div><div>Types of Tension we're seeing in Camp</div><div>Females feel uncomfortable in camp (there is a women's safe space in the works!) </div><div>Ra: We should consider setting guidelines for what's appropriate in our community space</div><div><br/></div><div>Kicking people out--the mechanics of that. </div><div>Can we do effective mediation? If so, how? </div><div>Ra: We need to have a few more conversations. Knows social workers than might be able to help train us. </div><div>N: Chloe is a social worker! Yay!</div><div>E: It may be necessary to remove folks, even if we don't like it. There's simply issues we're not able to handle. But we should help point them in a good direction. </div><div>Ra: A working group for decisions</div><div>R: We should include the GA in how decisions are made to get folks in the loop. It's not clear at the moment. </div><div>Clarifying question: it's not a GA in the moment to kick people out. But rather having them decide on the process</div><div>J: We should create a proposal</div><div>ACTION ITEM: Draft proposal tonight</div><div>N: Example, Sunday when the man pulled the knife. He tried to step in and ask the safety folks what their plan was for next time. It's purely reactionary right now. It needs to be more proactive. Guys in black masks reacting in the moment is scary. </div><div>R: Most evictions if not all have taken place to due drugs and folks not really part of the movement. I think we need steps. </div><div>N: We want people to leave camp peacefully and with dignaty. Trying to help folks understand that each other are not assholes, even when they're acting like it. </div><div>R: Lots of egos flair in these moments</div><div>J: There's a defensiveness on the camp's part as well</div><div>N: It's going to be a difficult conversation. Many are beligerant. Can we get expert training? </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Everyone research fact finding on expert training in dealing with this. </div><div>N: This comes after the proposal, though, I think/</div><div>R: It's still good information for everyone in the community</div><div>J: Identifying ourselves? </div><div>Decide White Arm Band. </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Jennie will look into white arm bands. </div><div>N: Some of the chaplains may be interested in participating. </div><div>Temperature check: we're all good. </div><div><br/></div><div>'''Working on Proposal about Evictions'''</div><div>We all agree: it must include context, where we're coming from, why</div><div>N: Should include what kinds of infractions will lead to eviction and what will lead to a mediation process. </div><div><br/></div><div>What are things we do not support in our community space? </div><div>Drug and alcohol us, violence and overt aggression--things that endanger the community and the movement</div><div><br/></div><div>What will lead to evictions? </div><div>Weapon and a direct threat</div><div>Stealing</div><div>Sexual harassment of the physical variety, and this is not meant to undermine verbal assault</div><div>Extreme unique circumstances that endanger our community</div><div><br/></div><div>What will lead to a mediation process if they want to remain in camp? </div><div>Physical aggression without a weapon</div><div>Heated verbal aggression towards person or property</div><div>Verbal and sexual harassment</div><div>language that endangers a person's sense of safety such as discriminatory language with aggressive intent. </div><div><br/></div><div>What does the process look like? </div><div>N: Steps! </div><div>First should be to assess the situation</div><div>-must hear each individual's story apart from each other</div><div>-must ask: do you want to remain in camp? </div><div>-must ask: do you understand why you're being asked to leave? </div><div>If someone has been violated, </div><div>can we provide emergency funds for them to get somewhere safe? </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Jennie will talk to Logistics on funds</div><div><br/></div><div>What about second chances? </div><div>Must ask: are you willing to modify your behavoir? do you give your work to be immediately evicted if you do not work towards change? </div><div>Must ask: How can we support you in modifying your behavior? </div><div>For the victim, </div><div>Must ask: will you leave if we give this person a second chance? </div><div>Must ask: how can we support you in staying? </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Mediator should have list of resources for those asked to leave camp. </div><div>ACTION ITEM: Everyone research resources!</div><div><br/></div><div>We need to create a place to have this conversation. </div><div><br/></div><div>____</div><div><br/></div><div><div>'''Summary of Action Items''' </div><div> | |||
*Facilitate Groups Conversations Proposal (Nuri) | *Facilitate Groups Conversations Proposal (Nuri) | ||
*Fact finding training (All) | *Fact finding training (All) | ||
Latest revision as of 16:08, 9 November 2011
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Summary of Action Items
- Facilitate Groups Conversations Proposal (Nuri)
- Fact finding training (All)
- White Arm Bands (Jennie)
- Assemble list of Resources for evicted and victims (All)
- Mediation Space (Ruth)
- Finance Questions (Jennie)
- Email Notes and create email/google groups (Jennie)
- Draft proposal (Rachel)
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Upcoming Meetings [already occurred]
- Friday 10 pm, meet at Ghandi
- Sunday 11:30 am, meet at Ghandi
_____
Meeting Notes:
Present: R: Ruth
N: Nuri
Ra: Rachel
C: Clara
E: Eric
J: Jennie
Defining What we're doing here
Why are we here?
R: Keeping the community together
N: witnessing conflict, interpersonal and between working groups. Facilitating group discussion within groups to decompress and work out what's been happening
R: we want to create a safe space to ask questions, witness internal conflict. Stopping the gossip and rumor mill. We need people to feel safe.
Let's think about the scope of our work.
R: Security issues, general confusion
C: Do we approach people?
J: Yes, I think so. Example of the "Moon" in my collective house: either 2 people or groups can come to this person to mediate a conflict, or one person can approach the moon and say "How can I have this conversation with someone else? Can you help approach it with me?"
R: We want this movement not to become a bust-it-up festival
E: in specific instances, should we be proactive?
Temperature check: Yes
C: It's important to remember we don't want to add to tension
E: We're offering services to folks.
N: we're really inviting people and offering it, not saying "you need us to mediate." We should be proactive because those who need it might not seek us out.
Name Suggestion: Community Wellness: Mediation and Conflict Evolution =)
We want to run skill building workshops, teaching folks empathetic communication
R: This terminology changes the stigma on conflict resolution
Types of Tension we're seeing in Camp
Females feel uncomfortable in camp (there is a women's safe space in the works!)
Ra: We should consider setting guidelines for what's appropriate in our community space
Kicking people out--the mechanics of that.
Can we do effective mediation? If so, how?
Ra: We need to have a few more conversations. Knows social workers than might be able to help train us.
N: Chloe is a social worker! Yay!
E: It may be necessary to remove folks, even if we don't like it. There's simply issues we're not able to handle. But we should help point them in a good direction.
Ra: A working group for decisions
R: We should include the GA in how decisions are made to get folks in the loop. It's not clear at the moment.
Clarifying question: it's not a GA in the moment to kick people out. But rather having them decide on the process
J: We should create a proposal
ACTION ITEM: Draft proposal tonight
N: Example, Sunday when the man pulled the knife. He tried to step in and ask the safety folks what their plan was for next time. It's purely reactionary right now. It needs to be more proactive. Guys in black masks reacting in the moment is scary.
R: Most evictions if not all have taken place to due drugs and folks not really part of the movement. I think we need steps.
N: We want people to leave camp peacefully and with dignaty. Trying to help folks understand that each other are not assholes, even when they're acting like it.
R: Lots of egos flair in these moments
J: There's a defensiveness on the camp's part as well
N: It's going to be a difficult conversation. Many are beligerant. Can we get expert training?
ACTION ITEM: Everyone research fact finding on expert training in dealing with this.
N: This comes after the proposal, though, I think/
R: It's still good information for everyone in the community
J: Identifying ourselves?
Decide White Arm Band.
ACTION ITEM: Jennie will look into white arm bands.
N: Some of the chaplains may be interested in participating.
Temperature check: we're all good.
Working on Proposal about Evictions
We all agree: it must include context, where we're coming from, why
N: Should include what kinds of infractions will lead to eviction and what will lead to a mediation process.
What are things we do not support in our community space?
Drug and alcohol us, violence and overt aggression--things that endanger the community and the movement
What will lead to evictions?
Weapon and a direct threat
Stealing
Sexual harassment of the physical variety, and this is not meant to undermine verbal assault
Extreme unique circumstances that endanger our community
What will lead to a mediation process if they want to remain in camp?
Physical aggression without a weapon
Heated verbal aggression towards person or property
Verbal and sexual harassment
language that endangers a person's sense of safety such as discriminatory language with aggressive intent.
What does the process look like?
N: Steps!
First should be to assess the situation
-must hear each individual's story apart from each other
-must ask: do you want to remain in camp?
-must ask: do you understand why you're being asked to leave?
If someone has been violated,
can we provide emergency funds for them to get somewhere safe?
ACTION ITEM: Jennie will talk to Logistics on funds
What about second chances?
Must ask: are you willing to modify your behavoir? do you give your work to be immediately evicted if you do not work towards change?
Must ask: How can we support you in modifying your behavior?
For the victim,
Must ask: will you leave if we give this person a second chance?
Must ask: how can we support you in staying?
Mediator should have list of resources for those asked to leave camp.
ACTION ITEM: Everyone research resources!
We need to create a place to have this conversation.
____
Summary of Action Items
- Facilitate Groups Conversations Proposal (Nuri)
- Fact finding training (All)
- White Arm Bands (Jennie)
- Assemble list of Resources for evicted and victims (All)
- Mediation Space (Ruth)
- Finance Questions (Jennie)
- Email Notes and create email/google groups (Jennie)
- Draft proposal (Rachel)
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Upcoming Meetings [already happened]
- Friday 10 pm, meet at Ghandi
- Sunday 11:30 am, meet at Ghandi