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SUMMARY:Family Self-Defense (8 years and up)
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!  \nThis unique workshop provides opportunities for parents/guardians and children to learn together tactics and skills to stay safe in public and private spaces. We understand that the topic of self-defense can be triggering for anyone who has experienced  violence such as bullying\, harassment\, or assault.We begin each workshop with a listening session that prioritizes  the safety concerns and needs of the participants to help us prioritize the topics. Topics include street smarts and strategies to stop or interrupt harassment and bullying\, recognizing healthy and unhealthy behaviors\, setting and respecting  boundaries\, assertive communication\, de-escalation\, and physical and non physical skills. All sessions are designed to create an emotionally safe learning environment. Sessions are led by experienced facilitators who have been teaching  self-defense  to people of all backgrounds\, genders  and ages. Workshops incorporate best practices in teaching and facilitation and include role plays and scenarios. Register Now
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/family-self-defense-8-years-and-up-2/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\,\, OR\, 97210
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180422T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20180106T045251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T045251Z
UID:2148-1524405600-1524416400@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Self-defense for People with Different Abilities
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nDesigned for people with diverse needs and abilities\, we begin the class with a listening session that prioritizes  the safety concerns  of the participants and guides the topics to be covered during the workshop.  We understand that the topic of self-defense can be triggering for anyone who has experienced trauma from  bullying\, harassment\, or assault and that the rates of violence are higher for people with diverse abilities and needs; therefore\, we prioritize self-care and creating a space that is safe and inclusive to learning. Participants are empowered to choose techniques and strategies that best suit their bodies and life style. We offer a range of topics such as self-care\, deescalation; strategies to stop and interrupt  harassment and bullying; assertive communication\, identifying healthy and unhealthy behaviors; street smarts; and physical  self-defense skills.  Sessions are led by facilitators who have  years of experience teaching self-defense skills to people of all backgrounds\, genders  and ages. Workshops incorporate best practices in teaching and facilitation and include role plays and scenarios. Register Now
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/self-defense-for-people-with-different-abilities-2/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\,\, OR\, 97210
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180411T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
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SUMMARY:PEACEFUL WARRIORS PROGRAM (Grades 4-6)
DESCRIPTION:This care-defense program  (self-defense that starts with self-care for resilency and putting communities in the lead) incorporates martial arts skills and games to promote social emotional learning. Learn valuable life skills that interrupt and prevent bullying and harassment while having fun and making friends.  Topics include equity\, heatlhy choices\, non-violent communication and physical and non-physical self-defense skills.
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/peaceful-warriors-program-grades-4-6/
LOCATION:Roseway Heights School\, 7334 Siskiyou Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180318T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20180105T233721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T035752Z
UID:2126-1521376200-1521387000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Self-Defense for the LGBTQ Community
DESCRIPTION:Register Today \nThis three hour workshop focuses on the personal safety needs of youth and adults in the LGBTQ community. We begin each work shop with a listening session that prioritizes  the safety concerns  of the participants and guides the topics to be covered during the workshop.  We understand that the topic of self-defense can be triggering for anyone who has experienced trauma from  bullying\, harassment\, or assault and that the rates of violence are higher for people who identify as a sexual or gender minority.; therefore\, we prioritize self-care and creating a space that is safe and inclusive to learning. \nWe offer a range of topics such as self-care\, deescalation; strategies to stop and interrupt  harassment and bullying; assertive communication\, identifying healthy and unhealthy behaviors; street smarts; and physical  self-defense skills.  Sessions are led by facilitators who have  years of experience teaching self-defense skills to people of all backgrounds\, genders  and ages. Workshops incorporate best practices in teaching and facilitation and include role plays and scenarios. Recommended for adults and youth 14 years and above. Register Now! 
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/self-defense-for-the-lgbtq-community/
LOCATION:NE Community Center\, Portland\, OR\, 1630 NE 38th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180225T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20180106T043312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T050240Z
UID:2143-1519567200-1519578000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Family Self Defense (8 years and up)
DESCRIPTION:Register Today \nThis unique workshop provides opportunities for parents/guardians and children to learn together tactics and skills to stay safe in public and private spaces. We understand that the topic of self-defense can be triggering for anyone who has experienced  violence such as bullying\, harassment\, or assault.We begin each workshop with a listening session that prioritizes  the safety concerns and needs of the participants to help us prioritize the topics. Topics include street smarts and strategies to stop or interrupt harassment and bullying\, recognizing healthy and unhealthy behaviors\, setting and respecting  boundaries\, assertive communication\, de-escalation\, and physical and non physical skills. All sessions are designed to create an emotionally safe learning environment. Sessions are led by experienced facilitators who have been teaching  self-defense  to people of all backgrounds\, genders  and ages. Workshops incorporate best practices in teaching and facilitation and include role plays and scenarios.   \nRegister Now
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/family-self-defense-8-years-and-up/
LOCATION:Friendly House\, 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\,\, OR\, 97210
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180224T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171109T153801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T153801Z
UID:2096-1519470000-1519488000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate School at Odd Fellows
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/celebrate-school-at-odd-fellows/
LOCATION:OR
ORGANIZER;CN="Odd Fellows":MAILTO:secretary@KeepPortlandOdd.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180120T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171109T160725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T232844Z
UID:2101-1516451400-1516467600@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:EMERJ PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/emerj-peer-leadership-training-2/
LOCATION:Concordia University\,\, 2811 NE Holman St.\,\, OR\, 97211
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171109T160224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T160224Z
UID:2099-1515846600-1515846600@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:EMERJ PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/emerj-peer-leadership-training/
LOCATION:OR
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180110T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171109T152111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T152335Z
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SUMMARY:Rosa Parks School Program
DESCRIPTION:Rosa Parks School Program
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/2091/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks School\, 8960 N Woolsey Ave\,\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171105T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171006T180445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T180445Z
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SUMMARY:Level 2:  Physical  Escape Skills (lying\, sitting or standing)
DESCRIPTION:This level 2 workshop is designed for teenage girls  who have taken prior EMERJ-SafeNow Workshops.  This workshop  reinforces self-care\,  assertive communication and boundaries\, while also addressing physical escapes from the ground and standing positions.
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/level-2-physical-escape-skills-lying-sitting-or-standing/
LOCATION:NE Community Center\, Portland\, OR\, 1630 NE 38th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171021T104500
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171006T181816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T181909Z
UID:2073-1508580000-1508582700@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Spark Summit for Girls Inc.!
DESCRIPTION:Check out our care-defense worshop for  Girls Inc. Learn about  the importance of self-care\, assertive communication and boundary setting for personal safety\, while learning some cool physical self-defense skills! Visit our table\, chat with our team and sign-up to be a peer leader! \n 
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/spark-summit-for-girls-inc/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Academy\,\, 1615 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, 97201
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171019T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170830T212347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T214803Z
UID:2054-1508416200-1513260000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Parks Program
DESCRIPTION:Care-defense classes  for 5th grade students that include the importance of self-worth\, self-care and phyiscal and non-physical self-defense skills. \n8 week program
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/rosa-parks-program/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks School\, 8960 N Woolsey Ave\,\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171010T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171010T151500
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171006T183052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T183052Z
UID:2080-1507642200-1507648500@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Safety Off The Streets: Panel on De-escalation
DESCRIPTION:EMERJ-SafeNow is part of a panel discussion on the topic of  de-escalation. We will be sharing our philosophy and approach with other organizations: JOIN\, Sisters Of The Road\, Human Solutions\, White Bird Medicine / Boots on the Ground\, and Women’s Strength. \nCome join us!
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/safety-off-the-streets-panel-on-de-escalation/
LOCATION:Sisters of the Road\, 133 NW 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171001T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20171130T123007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T174822Z
UID:2047-1506861000-1506871800@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Personal Safety Workshop for Middle School Girls
DESCRIPTION:For any person who identifies as a girl\, 14-19 years of age.
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/personal-safety-workshop-for-middle-school-girls/
LOCATION:NE Community Center\, Portland\, OR\, 1630 NE 38th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170914T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170830T214211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T214704Z
UID:2061-1505413800-1506024000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Women's Project
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions for  people who identify and women (closed) \n\nListening session\n\n2. Personal Safety Workshop \n 
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/womens-project/
LOCATION:Kenton Park\, 8417 N Brandon Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97217
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170724T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170324T012353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T133225Z
UID:1879-1500892200-1501245000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Personal  Satety 101: Defense Skills for Life (15-19 years)
DESCRIPTION:Personal safety 101 is designed to meet the unique needs of teens in high school or preparing to leave home for work\,  college or travel. The sessions start with a listening session for teens and/or  caregivers providing space and time for participants to share  safety topics or concerns important to their lives. This approach provides  participants with choices and a voice on what topics they want covered in the sessions.  Topics offered include care-defense\, a new form of self-defense that starts with taking care of your body\, mind and spirit; physical and non-physical self-defense skills\, equity and violence prevention\, healthy relationships and choices;  setting personal boundaries\, bystander intervention\, self-care and what to do after an assault. \nExpect to have fun and feel empowered as you learn topics related to self-defense and personal safety!  People of all  genders welcome!   \nRegister Now! \nFinancial assistance available. \nCost $150. 00 \n20% discount for each additional family member \nFor more info contact 503 498-8452
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/personal-satety-101-defense-skills-for-life-15-19-years/
LOCATION:Beaumont SUN Community School\,  4043 NE Fremont St.\, \, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170717T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170324T011244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T133812Z
UID:1875-1500287400-1500643800@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Personal Safety 101!  Defense Skills for Life  (15-19 years)
DESCRIPTION:Personal safety 101 is designed to meet the unique needs of teens in high school or preparing to leave home for work\,  college or travel. The sessions start with a listening session for teens and/or  caregivers providing space and time for participants to share  safety topics or concerns important to their lives. This approach provides  participants with choices and a voice on what topics they want covered during the sessions.  Topics offered include care-defense\, a new form of self-defense that starts with taking care of your body\, mind and spirit; physical and non-physical self-defense skills\, equity and violence prevention\, healthy relationships and choices;  setting personal boundaries\, bystander intervention\, self-care and what to do after an assault. \nExpect to have fun and feel empowered as you learn topics related to self-defense and personal safety!  People of all  genders welcome!   \nRegister Now! \nCost $150. 00 Financial assistance available. \n20% discount for each additional family member \nFor more info contact 503 498-8452
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/personal-safety-101-defense-skills-for-life-15-19-years/
LOCATION:Beaumont SUN Community School\, 4043 NE Fremont St. \, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170703T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170324T004218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T133620Z
UID:1861-1499074200-1499434200@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Kickin' it! Self-defense for Kids (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave fun and build confidence while exploring topics related to care-defense\, a new form of self-defense that focuses on taking care of yourself before learning to defend yourself. \nUsing  martial arts\, drama\, games\, and other activities\, the camp will explore healthy relationships\, assertive communication\, mindfulness\,  street smarts and bullying prevention. The camp starts with a listening session for children and caregivers providing space and time for participants to share safety topics or concerns important to their lives. This approach provides  participants with choices and a voice on what topics they want covered during the week. \nThe camp culminates in a fun demonstration for caregivers and friends. Children of all  genders welcome.  \nRegister Now! \nCost $150.00 Financial assistance available. \n20% discount for each additional family member \nFor more information Contact 503-498-8452 
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/kickin-it-self-defense-for-kids/
LOCATION:Beaumont School\, 4043 NE Fremont St.\,  \, Portland\, 97212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170619T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170607T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T205346Z
UID:1970-1497898800-1497906000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:EMERJ featured in the 8th Annual Free Arts NW Young Filmmakers Premiere
DESCRIPTION:EMERJ-SafeNow collaborated with Free Arts NW as part of their 2017 spring camp. Members of EMERJ-SafeNow  supported their  work by providing acting coaching and guidance around topics related to intimate partner violence.  These talented young artists created a unqiue piece around the work EMERJ-SafeNow does in the community.  Come see their work and support Free Arts NW and EMERJ-SafeNow.\n 
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/emerj-featured-in-the-nw-young-filmmakers-premiere/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theatre\, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\,  Portland\, Oregon \, 97212
ORGANIZER;CN="Free Arts NW":MAILTO:info@freeartsnw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170413T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170323T225559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T225759Z
UID:1847-1492106400-1492119000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:Cascadian Terrace Workshop for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Older Adults Personal Workshop 3\nIn Collaboration with Friendly House and Cascadian Terrace \nApril 13\, Physical Skills Training\, 6-9:30 pm \nThis is the 3rd workshop and is designed for older adults interested in learning  physical self-defense  skills. This workshop builds on prior knowledge around topics such as  self-care\, assertive communication\, deescalation\, setting boundaries with aggressive colleagues\, neighbors or friends and  internet safety. For more info contact: EMERJSafeNow.org  at 503-498-8452
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/cascadian-terrace-workshop-for-older-adults/
LOCATION:Cascadian Terrace\, Portland\, OR\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EMERJ-SafeNow":MAILTO:inquiries@emerjsafenow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170330T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170330T080000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20161109T200307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T214051Z
UID:1414-1490860800-1490860800@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:EMERJ-SafeNow March Showcase
DESCRIPTION:This is a sample event.
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/march-showcase/
LOCATION:11560 SE Market St\, Portland\, OR\, Portland\, OR\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="FREE ARTS NW":MAILTO:inquiries@safe-now.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170327T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T183214
CREATED:20170323T231821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T232046Z
UID:1855-1490605200-1490976000@emerjsafenow.org
SUMMARY:YOUNG FILM MAKERS CAMP
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators from EMERJ-SafeNow and residents from  Cascadian Terrace are collaborating with Free Arts NW  to create a film with young film makers. Local teens will spend spring break learning\, acting\, filming and creating a short movie that focuses on ending violence. EMERJ-SafeNow facilitators and residents from Cascadian Terrace will be sharing their knowledge and experience to help create a film on violence prevention and EMERJ-SafeNow’s unique care-defense approach to violence prevention.  This camp is  free of charge and provides youth with access to professional mentors\, cutting edge film equipment\, and local partnerships. For more information or to register\, please email info@freeartsnw.org
URL:https://emerjsafenow.org/event/young-film-makers-camp/
LOCATION:Gethsemane\,  11560 SE Market Street\, Portland\, OR\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Free Arts NW":MAILTO:info@freeartsnw.org
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