Violence Prevention Training Programs at our Facility

The Five Fingers of Self-Defense:  Individual and Community Responses to Violence
(12 hours in 4 sessions) 

Students learn the Five Fingers of Self-Defense and practice applying these strategies to a variety of situations. In role plays, group discussions and physical practice, you gain confidence as you learn concrete ways to respond to conflict and violence. You will learn to:

THINK  mental strategies such as awareness, strategic thinking, and recognizing systemic violence
YELL communication strategies such as assertive body language, verbal boundary setting, and de-escalation
RUN  strategic positioning and when to avoid, when to engage
FIGHT  effective physical techniques to use when other things haven’t worked
TELL  healing strategies for survivors and alliance building for individuals/communities 

Topics include dealing with harassment and hate-based violence, recognizing the impact of our socialization, and self-calming strategies to reduce our own violent responses. Other skills include facing an armed assailant, releases from grabs and holds, and intervening safely in violence directed at others. Taught from a perspective that emphasizes choosing the most peaceful response to violence, this popular Thousand Waves program is fun, empowering, effective, and community-building. 


2008 Courses in a Four Week Format:

 

Five Fingers of Self-Defense

Date

Time
Winter for Adults and Teens Jan 28 - Feb 18
Register by January 7th for early registration discount		 Mondays 6 - 9pm
Spring for Women and Teen Girls April 6 - April 27
Register by March 17th for early registration discount		 Sundays 10am - 1pm
Summer for Adults and Teens July 7 - July 28
Register by June 16th for early registration discount		 Mondays 6 - 9pm
Fall for Adults and Teens Oct 26 - Nov 16
Register by October 6th for early registration discount		 Sundays 10am - 1pm

Format: 12-hour course runs 4 consecutive Mondays or Sundays
Fee: $105; ($85 for early registration.) Includes materials and complete course handbook. A scholarship fund is available for those who need financial aid in order to participate.

Registration: You may register by phone or in person. Forms of payment accepted include Visa, MasterCard, personal check, or cash. Enrollment is limited; call us today to reserve your spot. Parental permission required for teen participants. 

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Violence Prevention Workshops (1 session)

These low commitment / high impact workshops are perfect for those who don’t have time to take a full course, or who are interested in focusing on one particular topic. Join us for one or more of the sessions scheduled for 2008.

2008 Workshops:

Topic

Date

Time

Fee
Violence Prevention for Teens: How to be a Powerful Peacemaker  Saturday, March 1 1:00 - 4:00pm $30

LesbianGayBiTransQ: 
Keeping Ourselves and our Community Safe
Workshop Flyer

 Saturday, June 14 1:00 - 4:00pm $30
The Five Fingers of Self-Defense:
Violence Prevention Basics For Adults And Teens		 Saturday, September 20 1:00 - 4:00pm $30
Refresher Class for graduates of Thousand Waves’ 12-hour course  Saturday, October 11 1:00 - 4:00pm Free

Registration: You may register by phone or in person. Forms of payment accepted include Visa, MasterCard, personal check, or cash. Enrollment is limited; call us today to reserve your spot. A scholarship fund is available for those who need financial aid in order to participate.