EMERJ Safe-Now

Women's Project
2017-09-14 18:30 - 2017-09-21 20:00 UTC | Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Ave, Portland, OR, 97217
Two sessions for people who identify and women (closed)

Listening session

2. Personal Safety Workshop

Personal Satety 101: Defense Skills for Life (15-19 years)
2017-07-24 10:30 - 2017-07-28 12:30 | Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 NE Fremont St., , Portland, OR, 97212, United States
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.
Expect to have fun and feel empowered as you learn topics related to self-defense and personal safety! People of all genders welcome!
Register Now!
Financial assistance available.
Cost $150. 00
20% discount for each additional family member
For more info contact 503 498-8452

Personal Safety 101! Defense Skills for Life (15-19 years)
2017-07-17 10:30 - 2017-07-21 13:30 | Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 NE Fremont St. , Portland, OR, 97214, United States
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.
Expect to have fun and feel empowered as you learn topics related to self-defense and personal safety! People of all genders welcome!
Register Now!
Cost $150. 00 Financial assistance available.
20% discount for each additional family member
For more info contact 503 498-8452

Kickin' it! Self-defense for Kids (Grades 3-5)
2017-07-03 09:30 - 2017-07-07 13:30 | Beaumont School, 4043 NE Fremont St., , Portland, 97212, United States
Have 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.
Using 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.
The camp culminates in a fun demonstration for caregivers and friends. Children of all genders welcome.
Register Now!
Cost $150.00 Financial assistance available.
20% discount for each additional family member
For more information Contact 503-498-8452

EMERJ featured in the 8th Annual Free Arts NW Young Filmmakers Premiere
2017-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon , 97212
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.

Cascadian Terrace Workshop for Older Adults
2017-04-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Cascadian Terrace, Portland, OR, United States
Older Adults Personal Workshop 3
In Collaboration with Friendly House and Cascadian Terrace
April 13, Physical Skills Training, 6-9:30 pm
This 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

EMERJ-SafeNow March Showcase
2017-03-30 08:00 | 11560 SE Market St, Portland, OR, Portland, OR, United States
This is a sample event.

YOUNG FILM MAKERS CAMP
2017-03-27 09:00 - 2017-03-31 16:00 | Gethsemane, 11560 SE Market Street, Portland, OR, United States
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
