“If I notice a police officer is following me, I always offer to hold hands with them!” FriendshipFriendsPolice OfficerHolding HandsDeescalateHold HandsDe EscalationFollowing MeI Always OfferIf I Notice Author:Steven Magee
“Respecting individual and group autonomy means that we don't need a bunch of f*cking managers; it means that no matter how well positioned or knowledgeable you are, people can communicate and resolve conflicts best when speaking from their direct experiences and with genuine humility. Some of the first skills taught in conflict resolution, facilitation, and de-escalation trainings are how not to speak for others; you learn that you break trust when trying to represent others without their consent.” ConflictCommunicateResolutionAutonomyAnti RacismAllyTaking SidesDe Escalation Author:M.